Repair Procedures: Replacement

Information 

• When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.
• Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces without marring the surface.
• Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

1. Remove the front seat assembly.

   (Refer to Front Seat - "FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY ")

2. Remove the front seat shield outer cover.

   (Refer to Front Seat - "FRONT SEAT SHIELD OUTER COVER ")

3. Remove the front seat shield inner cover.

   (Refer to Front Seat - "FRONT SEAT SHIELD INNER COVER ")

4. Remove the front seat lower protector (A).

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5. Separate the clip and remove the air ventilation duct (A).

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6. Disconnect the front seat motor connector (A).

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7. Loosen the mounting screws and remove the airbag wiring (A).

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8. Disconnect the power seat limit switch connector (A).

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9. Loosen the front seat back frame mounting bolts (A).

   Tightening torque: 

   44.1 - 53.9 N.m (4.5 - 5.5 kgf.m, 32.5 - 39.8 lb-ft)

   [LH] 

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   [RH] 

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10. Disconnect the front seat back assembly (A) and front seat cushion assembly (B).

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11. Push the lock pin (B), remove the front seat headrest (A).

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12. Remove the front seat back board (A).
    1. Separate the upper back cover by pushing the lock pin (B) in the direction of the arrow.
    2. Remove the front seat back cover (A) by lifting in the direction.

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13. Turn the front seat back cover inside out. Then pull out the headrest guides (A) while pinching both side of the lower part of the guides, and remove them.

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14. Disconnect the front air ventilation upper duct (A).

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15. Remove the protector (A) from the front seat back frame.

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16. After removing the Velcro tape (A) and hog-ring clips (B) inside the front seat back cover, remove the seat back cover (C).

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17. Install in the reverse order of removal.

    Information 

    • Make sure that the connectors are connected completely
    • Replace any damaged clips (or pin-type retainers).
    • To prevent wrinkles, make sure that the cover (B) is stretched evenly before connecting the hog-ring clips (A).
    • Replace the hog-ring clips with new ones using special tool (C) (09880 - 4F000).

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