Repair Procedures: Replacement

NOTE:

Be careful as the seat back may touch peripheral components such as the sun visor if it is folded forward with its headrest and seat adjusted high and the seat moved forward.

After loosening the mounting bolts, remove the front seat assembly.
Tightening torque:

49.0 - 63.7 N.m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 - 47.0 lb-ft)

[Front]

Fig 1: Front Seat Assembly Mounting Bolts (Front)
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[Rear]

Fig 2: Front Seat Assembly Mounting Bolts (Rear)
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Disconnect the main connector (A), side airbag connector (B), and front seat belt buckle connector (C).
[Driver Side]

Fig 3: Locating Main Connector, Side Airbag Connector & Front Seat Belt Buckle Connector (Driver Side)
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[Passenger Side]

Fig 4: Locating Main Connector, Side Airbag Connector & Front Seat Belt Buckle Connector (Passenger Side)
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
Information

SEAT MOUNTING BOLT INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
- Set the seat into its rearmost position. Check that each slide is locked, and then tighten the front mounting bolt temporarily.
- Set the seat into its foremost position. Check that each slide is locked, and then tighten the rear mounting bolt completely.
- Set the seat into its rearmost position. Tighten the front mounting bolt completely.
- Check that the seat operates to and fro smoothy and the locking portion locks properly.