Front Seat Assembly: Removal

CAUTION: Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing. (See PRECAUTION ).

HINT:

The procedure described below is for the driver side. Use the same procedure for both the front passenger and driver sides, unless otherwise specified.

DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
REMOVE FRONT SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY
1. Push in the 2 lock buttons of the front seat headrest supports and remove the 2 front seat headrests.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Lock Button Of Front Seat Headrest
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REMOVE SEAT TRACK COVER
1. Remove the screw.
2. Disengage the claw and remove the seat track cover.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Seat Track Cover Screw
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REMOVE SEAT TRACK INNER BRACKET COVER
1. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, disengage the claw and remove the seat track inner bracket cover.
  
  Fig 3: Disengaging Claw
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REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH
1. Disconnect the buckle switch connector.
2. Disconnect the airbag connector.
  1. Slide the slider and disconnect the airbag connector.
3. Disengage the wiring harness clamp.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Buckle Switch Connector
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4. Remove the 4 bolts and the front seat.
  
  Fig 5: Locating Front Seat Bolts
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REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY RH
1. Disconnect the front seat wire connector.
2. Disconnect the airbag connector.
  1. Slide the slider and disconnect the airbag connector.
3. Disengage the wiring harness clamp.
  
  Fig 6: Locating Front Seat Wire Connector And Airbag Connector
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4. Remove the 4 bolts and the front seat.