Front Seat Removal/Installation

For some models: SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations LHD, SRS component location RHD and the precautions and procedures before performing repairs or service. NOTE

- When prying components, use the handy remover set or equivalent.
- Take care not to scratch the body or tear the seat covers.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.

1. Raise the steering column all the way up, and telescope it all the way in.

1. Slide the seat all the way forward, then remove the seat track end covers (A) from the back of both seat tracks.

1. Slide the seat to the rear, about halfway so you can access the seat mounting bolts. If equipped with the 8-way power seat, fully raise the seat.

1. If equipped with a side airbag, disconnect the negative battery cable, and wait at least 3 minutes before removing the seat.

Manual/manual height adjustable
4-way power/8-way power

1. Remove the bolts securing the front seat (A).

1. Lift up the front seat, then detach the harness clip (A), and disconnect the seat belt switch connector (B) on the manual height adjustable seat, the power seat harness connector (C) on the driver's and passenger's power seats, if equipped, the seat heater connector (D) except on the power seat, the side airbag connector (E) on the driver's and passenger's seat, and the OPDS unit connector (F) on the passenger's seat.
   NOTE:
   - LHD is shown; RHD is symmetrical.
   - 4-way power seat on LHD model is symmetrical to RHD model, but it has no OPDS unit.

1. With the help of an assistant, carefully remove the front seat through the front door opening.

Manual seat without OPDS unit
Manual seat with OPDS unit (RHD)
Manual height adjustable seat
4-way power seat with OPDS unit (RHD)
8-way power seat

1. Install the seat in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
   - Apply liquid thread lock to the front seat mounting bolts before reinstallation.
   - Make sure each connector is plugged in properly.
   - Manual seat: When tightening the seat mounting bolts, make sure the recline adjusters and seat tracks were locked securely.
   - Tighten the seat mounting bolts to the specified torque in the sequence shown, slide the seat all the way back and tighten (1) and (2), then slide it forward and tighten (3) and (4).
   - If equipped with a side airbag, reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
   - Reset the clock.
   - Perform the power window control unit reset procedure.