Front Seat Removal/Installation

Front Seat Removal/Installation

For '02-04 models: SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations, precautions and procedures before performing repairs or service.

NOTE:
- When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.
- Take care not to scratch the body or tear the seat covers.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.

1. For '02-04 models with side airbag: Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the radio and navigation system, then write down the frequencies for the radio preset buttons.
2. Slide the seat all the way forward to access the rear riser cover.




3. For '99-02 models: On the 8-way power seat, detach the side and center clips. On the manual seat and the manual height adjustable seat, detach both side clips. Then remove the rear riser cover (A).







4. For '03-04 models driver's seat Detach the clips, then remove the rear riser cover (A).




5. For '03-04 models passenger's seat: Release the tabs (A), and detach the clips, then remove the rear riser cover (B).
6. For '03-04 models passenger's seat: Remove the front seat belt lower anchor bracket from the front seat outer weight sensor.
7. Slide the seat about halfway to the rear to access the front riser cover. If equipped with an 8-way power seat, fully raise the seat.




8. For '99-02 models and '03-04 models driver's seat: Detach the clips, and remove the front riser cover (A) from both sides.




9. For '03-04 models passenger's seat: Release the tabs (A), and detach the clips, then remove the front riser cover (B) from both sides.
10. For'02-04 models with side airbag: Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.




11. Remove the bolts securing the front seat (A).








































12. Lift up the front seat, then disconnect the seat harness connector (A) and detach the harness clip (B).




13. For some '00-04 models: Disconnect the navigation unit connectors (A) and GPS antenna connector (B) from under the passenger's seat.
14. Remove the headrest.
15. With the help of an assistant, carefully remove the front seat through the front door opening.




16. Install the seat in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Replace any damaged clips.
- Make sure each connector is plugged in properly.
- Apply liquid thread lock to the seat mounting bolts before reinstallation.
- Tighten the seat mounting bolts to the specified torque in the sequence shown. Slide the seat all the way back and tighten (1) and (2), then slide it forward and tighten (3) and (4).
- Push the cover clips into place securely.
- For '02-04 models with side airbag: Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
- For '02-04 models with side airbag: Enter the anti-theft code for the radio and navigation system, then enter the customer's radio station presets.
- For '02-04 models with side airbag: Do the PCM idle learn procedure.
- For '02-04 models with side airbag: Do the power window control unit reset procedure.