Front Seat Assembly: Removal

HINT:

Use the same procedures for the LH and RH side.

1. DISCONNECT FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY (for Front Driver Side) 
   1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and remove the front seat belt hole cover.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 1: Removing Front Seat Belt Hole Cover

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   2. Apply protective tape around the seat belt anchor cover cap to the cushion shield.
   3. Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and remove the seat belt anchor cover cap.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

   4. Move the seat using the power seat switch knob so that the seat belt anchor bolt is revealed.
      Fig 2: Removing Seat Belt Anchor Cover Cap

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   5. Remove the bolt and front seat outer belt anchor.
   Fig 3: Removing Bolt And Front Seat Outer Belt Anchor

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2. DISCONNECT FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY (for Front Passenger Side) 
   1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 5 claws and remove the front seat wire connecting plate.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

   2. Move the seat using the power seat switch knob so that the seat belt anchor bolt is revealed.
      Fig 4: Removing Front Seat Wire Connecting Plate

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   3. Remove the bolt and front seat outer belt anchor.
   4. Disconnect the connector.
   Fig 5: Removing Bolt And Front Seat Outer Belt Anchor

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3. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY 
   1. Operate the power seat switch knob and move the seat to the rearmost position.
   2. Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 claws and remove the seat track bracket cover front inner and outer.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

   3. Remove the 2 bolts on the front side of the seat.
   4. Operate the power seat switch knob and move the seat to the foremost position.
      Fig 6: Removing Seat Track Bracket Cover Front Inner And Outer

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   5. Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 claws and remove the seat track bracket cover rear inner and outer.
   6. Remove the 2 bolts on the rear side of the seat.
   7. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
      CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
   8. Disconnect the connectors under the seat. Then remove the seat.
   Fig 7: Removing Seat Track Bracket Cover Rear Inner And Outer

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