Repair Procedures: Replacement

1. Open the cover (A) and loosen the front seat mounting bolts (B).

   Tightening torque  :

   44.1 - 58.8 N.m (4.5 - 6.0 kgf.m, 32.5 - 43.4 lb.ft)

   Front 

   Fig 1: Locating Front Seat Cover & Mounting Bolts

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   Rear 

   Fig 2: Locating Front Seat Cover & Mounting Bolts

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

   Driver's 

   Fig 3: Locating Airbag Connector, Seat Warmer, Power Seat Switch Connector & Front Seat Belt Buckle Connector

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   Passenger's 

   Fig 4: Locating Airbag Connector, Seat Warmer, Power Seat Switch Connector & Front Seat Belt Buckle Connector

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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 fro smoothy and the locking portion locks properly.