FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Warning

•  Handling a front seat (with built-in side air bag) 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.

Note

•  When removing the front seat out of the vehicle or putting it back in, it can be performed smoothly by removing the headrest.

L.H.D.

1.  Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.

2.  Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait 1 min or more. (Vehicles with side air bags)

3.  Disconnect the negative battery cable.(Vehicles without side air bags)

4.  Using a fastener remover, widen the front cover in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure to release the tabs, then raise the cover in the direction of arrow (2).

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5.  Remove the front cover in the direction of arrow (3) shown in the figure.

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6.  Using a fastener remover, widen the rear inner cover in the direction of arrow (4) shown in the figure to release the tabs, then pull the cover in the direction of arrow (5).

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7.  Remove the rear inner cover in the direction of arrow (6) shown in the figure.

8.  Using a fastener remover, widen the rear outer cover in the direction of arrow (7) shown in the figure to release the tab, then remove the cover by pulling it in the direction of arrow (8).

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9.  Disconnect the connector.

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10.  Remove the bolts, then remove the front seat.

11.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

R.H.D.

1.  Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.

2.  Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait 1 min or more. (Vehicles with side air bags)

3.  Disconnect the negative battery cable.(Vehicles without side air bags)

4.  Using a fastener remover, widen the front cover in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure to release the tabs, then raise the cover in the direction of arrow (2).

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5.  Remove the front cover in the direction of arrow (3) shown in the figure.

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6.  Using a fastener remover, widen the rear inner cover in the direction of arrow (4) shown in the figure to release the tabs, then pull the cover in the direction of arrow (5).

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7.  Remove the rear inner cover in the direction of arrow (6) shown in the figure.

8.  Using a fastener remover, widen the rear outer cover in the direction of arrow (7) shown in the figure to release the tab, then remove the cover by pulling it in the direction of arrow (8).

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9.  Disconnect the connector.

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10.  Remove the bolts, then remove the front seat.

11.  Install in the reverse order of removal.