Repair Procedures: Replacement

1. Open the front seat mounting bolt cap (A), then loosen the mounting bolts.

   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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2. Separate the main connector (A), side airbag connector (B), front seat belt buckle connector (C) and ODS connector (D).

   [Driver's] 

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   [Passenger's] 

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3. To install, reverse 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.