Repair Procedures: Replacement

Remove the front seat track mounting cover.
After loosening the mounting bolts, remove the front seat assembly (A).
Tightening torque:

34.3 - 53.9 N.m (3.5 - 5.5 kgf.m, 25.3 - 39.8 lb.ft)

Fig 1: Locating Front Seat Assembly With Bolts
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Disconnect the airbag connector (A), seat warmer & power seat switch connector (B), front seat belt buckle connector (C).
[Driver's]

Fig 2: Locating Airbag Connector, Seat Warmer & Power Seat Switch Connector And Front Seat Belt Buckle Connector - Driver's
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[Passenger's]

Fig 3: Locating Airbag Connector, Seat Warmer & Power Seat Switch Connector And Front Seat Belt Buckle Connector - Passenger's
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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 most forward position. Check that each slide is locked, and then Tighten the rear mounting bolt completely.
- Set the seat into the most rearward position. Check the front mounting bolt completely.
- Check that the seat operates to and fro smoothy and the locking portion locks properly.