Seat Assembly Replacement

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Remove the seat assembly mounting cover (A).
After loosening the seat assembly mounting bolts and nuts, remove the seat assembly (B).

Fig 1: Identifying Seat Assembly Mounting Cover
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Disconnect the connector (A), and remove the seat assembly.

Fig 2: Identifying Connector And Seat Assembly
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Installation is the reverse of removal.

CAUTION: SEAT MOUNTING BOLT INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

Set the into the most rearward position.
Check then each slide is locked, and then Tighten the front mounting bolt temporarily.

Fig 3: Locating Seat Mounting
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Set the seat into most forward position.
Check that each slide is locked, and then Tighten the rear mounting bolt completely.

Fig 4: Locating Seat Mounting
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Set the seat into the most rearward position. Check the front mounting bolt completely.

Fig 5: Locating Front Seat Mounting Bolt
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Check that the seat operates to and fro smoothy and the locking portion locks properly.

Fig 6: Locating Locking Portion Locks
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