Installation
Front Seat-Back Cover Removal and Installation
Installation
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations Pinout Values and Diagnostic Parameters and the precautions and procedures Locations before doing repairs or service.
NOTE : Steps 1-8 show installing the passenger's side, steps 9-17 show installing the driver's side.
1. Front Seat-Back Cover - Passenger's Side
NOTE: Replace all of the upholstery rings (A) fastening the seat cushion cover (B) to the pad wires (C) with new ones using commercially available upholstery ring pliers (D).
Leather Seat
Fabric Seat
1. Install the seat-back cover (A) with the upholstery rings (B).
2. Loop the airbag attachment wire A through the inside reinforcing cloth (C).
3. Loop the airbag attachment wire B through the inside reinforcing cloth (D).
2. Front Seat-Back Cover/Pad - Passenger's Side
1. Install the seat-back cover/pad (A) on the seat-back frame (B).
3. Head Restraint Guide - Passenger's Side
1. Install the head restraint guides (A).
4. Front Seat-Back - Passenger's Side
1. Install the hook strips (A) to the seat-back frame (B).
2. Install the harness clips (C).
3. Connect the connectors (A) and harness clips (B) to the ODS unit (USA and Canada models) or OPDS unit (Mexico models) (C).
4. Insert the hooks (A), and install the cover (B) and the screw (C) and harness clip (D).
5. Install the airbag attachment wires A, B to the seat-back frame (C).
6. Install the harness clips (A).
7. Install the harness (B) through the holes (C) in the seat-back cover (D).
8. Install the hook strips (A) to the seat-back frame.
9. Zip the seat-back cover (A).
10. Install the hook strip (B).
With Seat Heater
Without Seat Heater
11. Install the connector clips (A).
12. Install the harness clips (B).
13. Install the harness holders (C) to the seat cushion frame springs (D).
14. Connect the connector (E).
15. Install the elastic strap (A) to the seat cushion frame springs (B).
5. Front Seat Armrest - Passenger's Side
1. Install the pins (A) to the seat-back.
2. Install the armrest (A), then install the washer (B), the bushing (C), and the center pin (D).
3. Install the cap (E) to the armrest.
6. Front Seat Assembly - Passenger's Side
Without Woofer
With Woofer
1. Connect the connectors (A).
2. Install the harness clip (B).
Front Side
Rear Side
3. Install the seat mounting bolts (A).
NOTE:
* Tighten the bolts by hand first, then tighten them to the specified torque.
* Tighten the seat mounting bolts to the specified torque in the sequence shown. Slide the seat all the way back and tighten bolts 1 and 2, then slide it forward and tighten bolts 3 and 4.
4. Install rear inner seat track end cover (A) and rear outer seat track end cover (B). Make sure the hooks (C) snap into place securely.
7. Head Restraint - Passenger's Side
1. Insert the head restraint (A) into the seat-back as shown.
8. Front Seat Belt Lower Anchor Bolt - Passenger's Side
1. Install the lower anchor bolt (A).
2. Install the anchor cover (A). Make sure the hooks (B) and the tab (C) snap into place securely.
9. Front Seat-Back Cover - Driver's Side
NOTE: Replace all of the upholstery rings (A) fastening the seat cushion cover (B) to the pad wires (C) with new ones using commercially available upholstery ring pliers (D).
Leather Seat
Fabric Seat
1. Install the seat-back cover (A) with the upholstery rings (B).
2. Loop the airbag attachment wire A through the inside reinforcing cloth (C).
3. Loop the airbag attachment wire B through the inside reinforcing cloth (D).
10. Front Seat-Back Cover/Pad - Driver's Side
1. Install the seat-back cover/pad (A) on the seat-back frame (B).
11. Head Restraint Guides - Driver's Side
1. Install the head restraint guides (A).
12. Front Seat-Back - Driver's Side
1. Install the hook strips (A) to the seat-back frame (B).
2. Install the airbag attachment wires A, B to the seat-back frame (C).
3. Install the harness clip (A).
4. Install the harness (B) through the holes (C).
5. Install the hook strips (A) to the seat frame.
6. Zip the seat-back cover (A).
7. Install the hook strip (B).
Power Seat
Manual Seat with Seat Heater
8. Install the connector clips (A).
9. Install the harness clips (B).
10. Install the harness holders (C) to the seat cushion frame springs (D).
11. Connect the connector (E).
12. Install the elastic strap (A) to the seat cushion frame springs (B).
13. Front Seat Armrest
1. Install the pins (A) to the seat-back.
2. Install the armrest (A), then install the washer (B), the bushing (C), and the center pin (D).
3. Install the cap (E) to the armrest.
14. Front Seat - Driver's Side
1. Connect the connectors (A).
2. Install the harness clip (B).
Front Side
Rear Side
3. Install the seat mounting bolts (A).
NOTE:
* Tighten the bolts by hand first, then tighten them to the specified torque.
* Tighten the seat mounting bolts to the specified torque in the sequence shown. Slide the seat all the way back and tighten bolts 1 and 2, then slide it forward and tighten bolts 3 and 4.
4. Install rear inner seat track end cover (A) and rear outer seat track end cover (B). Make sure the hooks (C) snap into place securely.
15. Head Restraint - Driver's Side
1. Insert the head restraint (A) to the seat-back as shown.
16. Battery Terminal (SRS) - Reconnection
NOTE: If the battery performance is abnormal, test the battery.
1. Clean the battery terminals.
2. Connect the positive cable (A) to the battery.
NOTE: Always connect the positive side first.
3. Connect the negative cable (B) to the battery.
4. Apply multipurpose grease to the terminals to prevent corrosion.
17. Front Seat Belt Lower Anchor Bolt
1. Install the lower anchor bolt.
NOTE: Before installing the anchor bolt, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the seat belt.
2. Install the anchor cover (A). Make sure the hooks (B) and the tab (C) snap into place securely.
18. HDS DLC - Connection
1. Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) (A) located under the driver's side of the dashboard.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
3. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle. If it does not communicate, go to the DLC circuit troubleshooting.
19. DTC - Clear
1. Clear the DTC(s) by following the screen prompts on the HDS.
2. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), then wait for 10 seconds.
20. OPDS Sensor Initialization
OPDS Sensor Initialization
When you replace the front passenger's seat-back cover/pad, the SRS unit, and/or the ODS unit, initialize the OPDS sensor with the HDS.
NOTE:
* Before initializing the OPDS sensor, clear the DTCs.
* Before initializing the OPDS sensor, make sure the battery is fully charged.
* A new (uninitialized) ODS unit installed with a faulty OPDS sensor (DTC 86-1x or 86-2x) can cause DTCs 85-71 and 85-78. If the SRS has a hard DTC 86-1x or 86-2x, troubleshoot the DTCs completely before replacing the ODS unit.
* Make sure all components of the front passenger's seat are correctly installed.
* Make sure nothing is on the front passenger's seat, including aftermarket seat covers or mats.
* Make sure there is nothing in the front passenger's seat-back pocket.
* Dehumidify inside of the vehicle with A/C.
1. Set the seat-back in a normal position.
2. From the HDS Main Menu, select SRS, then INITIALIZATION. In the INITIALIZATION Menu, select ODS Initialization. Follow the prompts until the OPDS sensor initialization has been completed.
3. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), then wait for 10 seconds.
NOTE: If the ODS unit fails to initialize after several attempts, replace the seat-back cover/pad equipped with an OPDS sensor, and retry. If the ODS unit continues to fail to initialize, replace the ODS unit.