Front Seat Removal/Installation

WARNING:

Handling a front seat (with built-in side air bag) improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings before handling a front seat (with built-in side air bag.) (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS .)

CAUTION:

After removing a front seat, do not operate the slider lever. If the slider lever is operated, the left and right slide positions will deviate, and the slide adjuster may be damaged after the front seat is installed.
Verify that there are no malfunctions in the sliding mechanism after installing a front seat.
When performing the procedure with a front seat removed from the vehicle, perform the procedure on a clean rag so as not to damage or soil the seat.

NOTE:

Reclining the front seat rest forward makes it easier to get the front seat in and out of the vehicle.

Turn the ignition switch to LOCK position.
Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait 1 min or more.
Using a fastener remover, widen the cover in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure to release the tabs, then raise the cover in the direction of arrow (2) shown in figure.

Fig 1: Raising Cover
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Using a fastener remover, widen the cover in the direction of arrow (3) shown in the figure to release the tabs, then pull the cover in the direction of arrow (4) shown in figure.

Fig 2: Pulling Cover
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Push the cover in the direction of arrow (5) shown in figure, widen the cover in the direction of arrow (6) shown in the figure to release the tabs.

Fig 3: Pushing Cover
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Disconnect the connector.
Remove the bolts, then remove the front seat.
Install in the reverse order of removal.

Fig 4: Front Seat LH And Connector With Torque Specifications

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