Front Seat: Removal

Turn the ignition switch to OFF.

Disconnect the ground cable from battery, and wait for more than 20 seconds before starting work.

IMPORTANT: The airbag system is fitted with a backup power source. If the airbag system is serviced within 20 seconds after the ground cable is disconnected, it may inflate.

While pressing the headrest lock button, remove the headrest.

Fig 1: Removing Headrest

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Tilt forward the backrest.

Move the seat to full front end.

Remove the bolt cover at rear end of slide rail.

Fig 2: Removing Bolt Cover At Rear End Of Slide Rail

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Remove the two bolts at rear side of seat rail.

Fig 3: Removing Bolts At Rear Side Of Seat Rail

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Move the seat to full rear end.

Remove the two bolts at front side of seat rail.

Fig 4: Removing Bolts At Front Side Of Seat Rail

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Disconnect the connector under seat.

Seat belt warning light connector (Driver's seat)
Side airbag connector
Seat heater connector (with seat heater)

Fig 5: Disconnecting Connector Under Seat
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Remove the front seat from vehicle.