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Front Seat Assembly: Reassembly

CAUTION: Wear protective gloves. Sharp areas on the seat adjuster may injure your hands.

HINT:

  1. INSTALL FRONT SEAT WIRE 
  2. INSTALL OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION ECU (for Front Passenger Side) 
    1. Connect the ECU connector.
    2. Install the ECU with the 2 nuts.
    Fig 1: Installing Occupant Classification ECU (For Front Passenger Side)
    G05300542Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SENSOR (for Front Passenger Side) 
    1. Connect the sensor connector.
    2. Attach the 2 clips to install the sensor.
  4. INSTALL SEAT HEATER CONTROL SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Seat Heater System) 
    1. Connect the connector and attach the clamp.
    Fig 2: Installing Occupant Classification Sensor (For Front Passenger Side)
    G05300541Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSTALL SEAT POSITION AIRBAG SENSOR (for Driver Side) 
    1. Using a T30 "TORX" socket, temporarily install the seat position airbag sensor with the "TORX" bolt.
    2. Install a 1 mm (0.04 in.) feeler gauge between the slide rail and sensor.

      HINT:

      Make sure that the clearance between the seat position airbag sensor and the slide rail is within 0.6 to 1.4 mm (0.023 to 0.055 in.).

      Fig 3: Installing Seat Position Airbag Sensor (For Driver Side)
      G05300545Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      CAUTION:
      • If the seat position airbag sensor has been dropped, or there are any cracks or other defects in the case, bracket or connector, replace the seat position airbag sensor with a new one.
      • When installing the seat position airbag sensor, make sure that the SRS wiring does not interfere with other parts and is not pinched between other parts.
    3. Hold down the top of the sensor and tighten the sensor using a T30 "TORX" socket.

      Torque: 8.0 N*m (82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf) 

    4. Remove the feeler gauge.
    5. Install the seat slide position sensor protector.
    6. Connect the wire harness connector.
  6. INSTALL FRONT SEAT HEADREST ADJUSTER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Driver Side) 
    1. Install the headrest adjuster to the seat frame with the 2 bolts.
    2. Install the headrest lock release button.
      Fig 4: Installing Front Seat Headrest Adjuster Sub-Assembly (For Driver Side)
      G05300539Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Connect the cable to the front seat frame.
    4. Remove all the slack from the cable by adjusting the nut.
      Fig 5: Removing Slack From Cable By Adjusting Nut
      G05300547Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Clamp the cable to the front seat frame with the cable tie as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 6: Clamping Cable To Front Seat Frame With Cable Tie
      G05300548Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Cut off the cable tie, as shown in the illustration.
    Fig 7: Identifying Cable Tie Cutting Position
    G05300549Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. INSTALL SEAT CLIMATE CONTROL BLOWER (w/ Climate Control Seat System) 
    1. Install the blower and 3 bushes to the bracket with the 3 bolts.
    2. Install the blower with bracket and attach the claw. Then install the screw.
    3. Connect the connector.
    Fig 8: Installing Seat Climate Control Blower (W/ Climate Control Seat System)
    G05300550Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. INSTALL SEAT CUSHION CLIMATE CONTROL DUCT (w/ Climate Control Seat System) 
    1. Attach the 2 hooks and 2 claws, and install the duct.
    Fig 9: Installing Seat Cushion Climate Control Duct (W/ Climate Control Seat System)
    G05300551Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. INSTALL SEATBACK CLIMATE CONTROL BLOWER (w/ Climate Control Seat System) 
    1. Using a T30 "TORX" socket, install the blower cover and blower to the seat frame with the 6 "TORX" bolts.
    2. Connect the connector and attach the 3 clamps.
  10. INSTALL LUMBAR SUPPORT ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the lumbar support adjuster with the 2 screws.
    2. Connect the connector.
    Fig 10: Installing Lumbar Support Adjuster With Screws
    G05300533Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. INSTALL FRONT SEAT CUSHION SHIELD LOWER INNER AND OUTER 
    1. Install the cushion shield with the screw.
  12. INSTALL RECLINING ADJUSTER INSIDE COVER LH UPPER 
    1. Install the inside cover with the screw.
  13. INSTALL RECLINING ADJUSTER INSIDE COVER RH UPPER 
    1. Install the inside cover with the screw.
  14. INSTALL RECLINING ADJUSTER INSIDE COVER LH LOWER 
    1. Install the inside cover with the 2 screws.
  15. INSTALL RECLINING ADJUSTER INSIDE COVER RH LOWER 
    1. Install the inside cover with the 2 screws.
    Fig 11: Installing Inside Cover With Screws
    G05300531Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. INSTALL SEPARATE TYPE FRONT SEATBACK COVER 
    1. Using hog ring pliers, install the seatback cover to the seatback pad with new hog rings.
    2. Install the seatback cover (with pad) to the seat frame.
    3. Install the 2 headrest supports.
    4. Fully cover the airbag with the 2 seatback cover brackets and tighten the nut.

      Torque: 5.5 N*m (56 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf) 

      CAUTION:
      • For vehicles with side airbags, the seatback cover must be securely installed. Otherwise, the side airbags may not deploy properly.
      • Make sure that the strap is not twisted after installing the bracket.
      • Install the bracket securely.
      Fig 12: Installing Separate Type Front Seatback Cover
      G05300554Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Using hog ring pliers, install the seatback cover (with pad) to the seat frame with new hog rings, and attach the hooks.
    6. Install the front seatback cover inner and outer with the 4 bolts.
  17. INSTALL FRONT SEATBACK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Attach the 2 claws and install the seatback board with the 2 screws.
  18. INSTALL INTERIOR NO. 2 ILLUMINATION LIGHT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Attach the 2 claws to install the light.
    Fig 13: Installing No. 2 Interior Illumination Light Assembly
    G05300555Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  19. INSTALL SEPARATE TYPE FRONT SEAT CUSHION COVER 
    1. Using hog ring pliers, install the seat cushion cover to the seat cushion pad with new hog rings.
      Fig 14: Installing Seat Cushion Cover To Seat Cushion Pad With New Hog Rings
      G05300556Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the seat cushion cover (with pad) to the seat frame and attach the hooks.
      Fig 15: Installing Seat Cushion Cover (With Pad) To Seat Frame And Attach Hooks
      G05300518Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Attach the clamp of the headrest adjuster's cable (driver side).
  20. INSTALL FRONT POWER SEAT SWITCH LH (w/o Seat Position Memory System) 
    1. Connect the connector.
    2. Install the switch with the 3 screws.
  21. INSTALL POSITION CONTROL ECU AND SWITCH ASSEMBLY (w/ Seat Position Memory System) 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedures described for the position control ECU and switch.

  22. INSTALL SEAT TRACK SPACER LOWER INNER 
    1. Install the spacer to the front cushion shield with the 2 screws.
  23. INSTALL FRONT SEAT CUSHION SHIELD INNER 
    1. Attach the clip and 2 claws to install the cushion shield inner.
    2. Install the screw.
  24. INSTALL SEAT TRACK SPACER LOWER OUTER 
    1. Install the spacer to the front cushion shield with the 2 screws.
  25. INSTALL FRONT POWER SEAT LUMBAR SWITCH 
    1. Install the switch to the front cushion shield with the 2 screws.
  26. CONNECT NO. 1 FRONT SEAT CUSHION SHIELD INNER 
    1. Attach the claw and connect the No. 1 cushion shield inner to the front cushion shield.
    2. Install the 2 screws.
  27. INSTALL NO. 1 FRONT SEAT CUSHION SHIELD WITH CUSHION SHIELD INNER (for Front Driver Side) 
    1. Connect the connector to the lumbar front power seat switch.
      Fig 16: Connecting No. 1 Cushion Shield Inner To Front Cushion Shield
      G05300517Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Attach the 2 claws and install the cushion shield with cushion shield inner.
    3. Install the 5 screws.
    4. Connect the 2 rubber bands of the front seatback board to the seat frame.
    5. Connect the connector to the interior No. 1 illumination light.
  28. INSTALL NO. 1 FRONT SEAT CUSHION SHIELD WITH CUSHION SHIELD INNER (for Front Passenger Side) 
    1. Connect the connector to the lumbar front power seat switch.
    2. Attach the 2 claws and install the cushion shield with cushion shield inner.
    3. Install the 7 screws.
    4. Connect the 2 rubber bands of the front seatback board to the seat frame.
    5. Connect the connector to the interior No. 1 illumination light.
  29. INSTALL RECLINING POWER SEAT SWITCH KNOB 
  30. INSTALL SLIDE AND VERTICAL POWER SEAT SWITCH KNOB 
  31. INSTALL FRONT SEAT INNER BELT ASSEMBLY (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
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