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SEAT: FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY: REASSEMBLY; 2013 MY FR-S [03/2012 -]

1. INSTALL SEAT TRACK LOWER RAIL PROTECTOR

(a) Engage the 2 claws to install the seat track lower rail protector.

HINT
Use the same procedure for both the 2 seat track lower rail protectors.

2. INSTALL SEAT CUSHION EDGE PROTECTOR

(a) Engage the 2 claws to install the seat cushion edge protector.

HINT
Use the same procedure for both the 2 seat cushion edge protectors.

3. INSTALL RECLINING ADJUSTER RELEASE BAND

(a) Install the reclining adjuster release band with the screw.

4. INSTALL SEAT TRACK ADJUSTING HANDLE

(a) Engage the 2 springs to install the seat track adjusting handle to the separate type front seat cushion frame assembly.

NOTICE:
* Springs must be securely engaged.
* Install the rear end of seat track adjusting handle on the seat track lever.

5. INSTALL FRONT SEAT CUSHION EDGE PROTECTOR LH

(a) Engage the 3 claws to install the front seat cushion edge protector LH.

(b) Install the screw.

6. INSTALL FRONT SEAT CUSHION EDGE PROTECTOR RH

HINT
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

7. INSTALL FRONT SEAT LOWER CUSHION SHIELD LH (for Driver Side)

(a) Engage the clip to install the front seat lower cushion shield LH.





(b) Engage the hook as shown in the illustration.

(c) Install the screw.

8. INSTALL FRONT SEAT LOWER CUSHION SHIELD RH (for Driver Side)

HINT
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

9. INSTALL SEPARATE TYPE FRONT SEAT CUSHION COVER

(a) Using hog ring pliers, install the separate type front seat cushion cover to the separate type front seat cushion pad with 12 new hog rings.









NOTICE:
* Be careful not to damage the separate type front seat cushion cover.
* When installing the hog rings, take care to minimize wrinkles as much as possible.

(b) Using hog ring pliers, install 2 new hog rings.









NOTICE:
* Be careful not to damage the separate type front seat cushion cover.
* When installing the hog rings, take care to minimize wrinkles as much as possible.

10. INSTALL SEPARATE TYPE FRONT SEAT CUSHION COVER WITH PAD

(a) Temporarily install the separate type front seat cushion cover with pad to the separate type front seat cushion frame assembly

(b) Engage each hook.

(c) Engage the claw and 3 clamps to install the front seat cushion heater wire harness. (w/ Seat Heater System)

(d) Connect the occupant classification sensor connector. (for Passenger Side)

11. INSTALL SEPARATE TYPE FRONT SEATBACK COVER

(a) Using hog ring pliers, install the separate type front seatback cover to the separate type front seatback pad with 14 new hog rings.









NOTICE:
* Be careful not to damage the separate type front seatback cover.
* When installing the hog rings, take care to minimize wrinkles as much as possible.

12. INSTALL FRONT SEAT AIRBAG ASSEMBLY Installation

13. INSTALL SEPARATE TYPE FRONT SEATBACK COVER WITH PAD

(a) Temporarily install the separate type front seatback cover with pad to the separate type front seatback frame assembly.

(b) Install the 3 brackets with the nut.

Torque : 5.5 Nm (56 kgf-cm, 49 in-lbf)

CAUTION:
* For vehicles with a front seat airbag assembly, the separate type front seatback cover must be securely installed. Otherwise, the front seat airbag assembly may not deploy properly.
* Make sure that the strap is not twisted after installing the nut.
* Install the bracket securely.
(c) Engage the 4 claws to install the 2 front seat headrest supports.

(d) Engage the 2 hooks.

(e) Turn back the separate type front seatback cover.

(f) Close the 2 fasteners.

(g) Using hog ring pliers, install 5 new hog rings.









NOTICE:
* Be careful not to damage the separate type front seatback cover.
* When installing the hog rings, take care to minimize wrinkles as much as possible.

14. INSTALL SEPARATE TYPE FRONT SEATBACK ASSEMBLY

(a) Using a T40 "TORX" socket wrench, install the separate type front seatback assembly with the new 4 bolts.

Torque : 42 Nm (428 kgf-cm, 31 ft-lbf)

(b) Engage the claw and 4 clamps to install the front seat airbag assembly wire harness.

(c) Engage the fastener to secure the front seat airbag assembly wire harness.

(d) Engage the clamp and connect the front seat heater connector. (w/ Seat Heater System)

(e) Connect the rubber band of the separate type front seatback cover.

(f) Engage the 2 hooks.

15. INSTALL FRONT SEAT INNER BELT ASSEMBLY (for Driver Side) Installation

16. INSTALL FRONT SEAT INNER BELT ASSEMBLY (for Front Passenger Side) Installation

17. INSTALL FRONT SEAT INNER CUSHION SHIELD

(a) Engage the 2 claws and 4 guides to install the front seat inner cushion shield.

18. INSTALL FRONT SEAT CUSHION SHIELD

(a) Engage the 4 claws, 5 guides and clip to install the front seat inner cushion shield.

(b) Install the 2 screws.

19. INSTALL VERTICAL ADJUSTING HANDLE (for Driver Side)

(a) Install the vertical adjusting handle with the screw.

20. INSTALL RECLINING ADJUSTER RELEASE HANDLE

(a) Engage the claw to install the reclining adjuster release handle.