Removal

SEAT: FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL

CAUTION:
* Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Service Precautions.
* If the side airbag was deployed, replace the front seat assembly with a new one.
HINT
The procedure described below is for the driver side. Use the same procedure for both the front passenger and driver sides, unless otherwise specified.

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

2. REMOVE FRONT SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY

3. REMOVE SEAT TRACK COVER

(a) Remove the screw.

(b) Disengage the claw and remove the seat track cover.

4. REMOVE SEAT TRACK INNER BRACKET COVER

(a) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, disengage the claw and remove the seat track inner bracket cover.

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5. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Disconnect the buckle switch connector.

(b) Disconnect the airbag connector.

(1) Slide the slider and disconnect the airbag connector.

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6. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY RH

(a) Disconnect the front seat wire connector.

(b) Disconnect the airbag connector.

(1) Slide the slider and disconnect the airbag connector.

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