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Repair Procedures: Replacement

  1. Loosen the front seat mounting bolts (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    44.1 - 58.8 N.m (4.5 - 6.0 kgf.m, 32.5 - 43.4 lb.ft)

    [Front] 

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    [Rear] 

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  2. Disconnect the airbag connector (A), seat warmer & power seat switch connector (B), front seat belt buckle connector (C), heater seat unit connector (D).

    [Driver's] 

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    [Passenger's] 

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  3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

    Information 

    SEAT MOUNTING BOLT INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

    • Set the seat into the most rearward position. Check that each slide is locked, and then tighten the front mounting bolt temporarily.
    • Set the seat into the foremost position. Check that each slide is locked, and then tighten the rear mounting bolt completely.
    • Set the seat into the rearmost position. Check that the front mounting bolt is tightened completely.
    • Check that the seat operates to and fro smoothy and the locking portion locks properly.