Repair Procedures: Replacement

Open the front seat mounting bolt cap (A), then loosen the mounting bolts (B).
Tightening torque:

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

[Front]

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[Rear ]

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Disconnect the airbag connector (A), seat warmer & power seat connector (B) and front seat belt buckle connector (C).
[Driver's]

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[Passenger's ]

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Remove the front seat assembly (A).

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Seat Mounting Bolt Installation Procedure
- Set the seat in the rearmost position. Check that each slide is locked, and then temporarily tighten the front mounting bolts.
- Set the seat in the foremost position. Check that each slide is locked, and then completely tighten the rear mounting bolts.
- Set the seat in the rearmost position again and then completely tighten the front mounting bolts.
- Check that the seat operates to and fro smoothly and that the locking portion locks properly.