Repair Procedures: Replacement

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Open the cover and loosen the front seat mounting bolts.
[Front]

Tightening torque:

49 - 58.8 N.m (5 - 6 kgf.m, 36.2 - 43.4 lb.ft)

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[Rear]

Tightening torque:

49 - 58.8 N.m (5 - 6 kgf.m, 36.2 - 43.4 lb.ft)

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Disconnect the main connector (A), front seat belt buckle connector (C), airbag connector (B), seat belt reminder connector (D).
[Driver's]

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[Passenger's]

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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Information

The installation procedures of seat mounting bolts
- Push the seat to the rear end of slides and initially tighten the front mounting bolts.
- Push the seat to the front end of slides and completely tighten the rear mounting bolts.
- Send the seat to the rear end again to completely tighten the front mounting bolts.
- Check the seat for smooth movement.
- For the non - automatic slide seats, check the seats are fixed at each designated fixing position.