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Front Seat Replacement

Front Seat Replacement

NOTE: Take care not to scratch the seat covers and body.

1. Remove the front seat through the door opening.




2. Remove the screws and recline knob, then remove the recline cover.




3. Remove the screws, then remove the center cover.




4. Remove the hook and fastener, then fold the seat-back cover back.




5. Fold the seat-back cover and pad, then remove the bolts.




6. Remove the pivot nut.
7. Remove the seat-back.






NOTE: Take care not to bend the hinge bracket.










8. Separate the seat cushion and seat tracks.

NOTE:
- Before separating, slide the seat cushion backward.
- Take care not to bend the joint rod.
- Disconnect the rear seat access cable (hatchback passenger's).




9. Separate the seat track and recline adjuster.
10. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.

NOTE:
- To prevent wrinkles when installing a seat-back cover, make sure the material is stretched evenly over the pad before securing all the hooks.
- Apply grease to the moving surfaces.