Removal and Installation
Removal
WARNING:
- When checking the seat circuit for continuity using a circuit tester, do not confuse its connector with the side air bag module connector. Such an error may cause the air bag to deploy.
- Before removing the front seat, turn the ignition switch off, disconnect both battery cables and wait at lease three minutes.
CAUTION:
- Do not drop, tilt, or bump the side air bag module while installing the seat. Always handle it with care.
- Front passenger seat is equipped with an Occupant Detection System sensor and control module. Do not disassemble front passenger seat cushion assembly or remove the trim as this will affect the Occupant Detection System calibration.
- If the vehicle has been involved in a collision, the seat must be inspected for damage. Refer to "FOR FRONTAL COLLISION ".
- When removing and installing the seat, use shop cloths to protect the vehicle from damage.
- Disconnect the negative and the positive battery terminals and wait at least three minutes.
- Disconnect the side air bag module harness connector.
- Slide the seat until the four body mounting bolts are visible and a tool can be inserted.
- Remove the four body mounting bolts.
- Disconnect the seat harness connectors and remove the seat from the vehicle.
Installation
Installation in the reverse order of removal. Be careful of the following points.
- Before the installation, confirm that the inside and outside slide rails are locked at the same positions.
- Confirm that the slide rail location pin is set to the hole on the floor.
When installing the LH front seat tighten the bolts as shown in the figure.
When installing the RH front seat tighten the bolts as shown in the figure.