Repair Procedures: Replacement

1. Loosen the front seat mounting bolts (A).

   Tightening Torque: 

   49.0 - 58.8 N.m (5.0 - 6.0 kgf.m, 36.2 - 43.4 lb.ft)

   [Front] 

   Fig 1: Loosening Front Seat Mounting Bolts (Front)

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   [Rear] 

   Fig 2: Loosening Front Seat Mounting Bolts (Rear)

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2. Disconnect the airbag connector (A), seat warmer & power seat switch connector (B), front seat belt buckle connector (C), body sensor (D).

   [Driver Side] 

   Fig 3: Locating Airbag Connector, Seat Warmer & Power Seat Switch Connector (Driver Side)

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   [Passenger Side] 

   Fig 4: Locating Airbag Connector, Seat Warmer & Power Seat Switch Connector (Passenger Side)

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3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Information 

SEAT MOUNTING BOLT INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

• Set the seat into the most rearward position. Check that each slide is locked, and then tighten the front mounting bolt temporarily.
• Set the seat into the foremost position. Check that each slide is locked, and then tighten the rear mounting bolt completely.
• Set the seat into the rearmost position. Check that the front mounting bolt is tightened completely.
• Check that the seat operates to and from smoothy and the locking portion locks properly.