FRONT SEAT BACK COMPONENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [VEHICLES WITH SIDE AIR BAGS]

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Warning

•  Handling a front seat improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings before handling a front seat (with built-in side air bag). (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS.)

Caution

•  After removing a front seat, do not operate the slider lever. If the slider lever is operated, the left and right slide positions will deviate, and the slide adjuster may be damaged after the front seat is installed.

•  Verify that there are no malfunctions in the sliding mechanism after installing a front seat.

•  When performing the procedure with a front seat removed from the vehicle, perform the procedure on a clean rag so as not to damage or soil the seat.

1.  Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.

2.  Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait 1 min or more.

3.  Remove the front seat. (See FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4.  Remove the headrest.

5.  Remove the front seat side cover. (See FRONT SEAT SIDE COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

6.  Detach clip A shown in the figure.

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7.  Cut clip B shown in the figure.

8.  Cut the band securing the side air bag wiring harness. (See Band Installation Note.)

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9.  Remove the bolts, then remove the front seat back component.

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10.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

Band Installation Note

1.  Install the band with the end pointed to the front.

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2.  Cut off the end of the band at the position shown in the figure.