Front Seat: Removal

CAUTION:

Before handling the airbag system components, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>CAUTION .
When any of the following operation has been done, be sure to perform [Rezeroing] of occupant detection system. Ref. to OCCUPANT DETECTION (DIAGNOSTICS)>REZERO .
- Replacing occupant detection system
- Removing and disassembling passenger's seat
- Loosening passenger's seat bolt
For model with door mirror interlocked seat position memory, be careful with the following items when disconnecting the ground terminal from the battery sensor.
- When the seat or the door mirror is moved with the engine OFF, always disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor after waiting for 60 seconds. If the ground terminal is disconnected from the battery sensor without waiting for 60 seconds, the seat recalling position may be misaligned.
- When the memory registration is performed with the ignition switch OFF, wait for 60 seconds, and then disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor. If the ground terminal is disconnected from the battery sensor without waiting for 60 seconds, the registration information may not be stored correctly.

Remove the headrest assembly.
Disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor, and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
NOTE: For the power seat type, remove the slide rail installing bolt before disconnecting the ground terminal from the battery sensor.

Remove the slide rail assembly installing bolt.

Release the claws, and then remove the cover bolt front.

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NOTE: The illustration shows the LH side.

Remove the bolt.
Tilt the backrest assembly forward and move the front seat to the front most position.

Release the claws, and then remove the cover bolt rear.

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NOTE: The illustration shows the LH side.

Remove the bolt.
NOTE:
- After the bolts are removed, slide the seat to the middle position in order to make it easier to take out of the vehicle.
- Raise the cushion seating face when the seat is disassembled, for example, to replace the seat surface. (Driver's side only)
- For the power seat type, disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor.

Disconnect the connector between passenger compartment floor under front seat - seat.
- Occupant detection system harness connector (passenger's seat) Ref. to OCCUPANT DETECTION (DIAGNOSTICS)>AIRBAG CONNECTOR>PROCEDURE>OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM (BETWEEN AIRBAG REAR HARNESS AND SEAT HARNESS) .
- Side airbag connector Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>AIRBAG CONNECTOR>PROCEDURE>PASSENGER'S AIRBAG MODULE (VARIABLE VENT HOLE) & SIDE AIRBAG MODULE .
- Buckle switch RH connector (passenger's seat) Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>AIRBAG CONNECTOR>PROCEDURE>BUCKLE SWITCH RH .
  - Seat integrated connector
  - Seat belt warning light connector (driver's seat)
  - Seat heater connector (manual seat) (model with seat heater)
  - Seat harness connector & power seat connector (power seat)
Take out the front seat from the vehicle.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the body.