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Front Seat Assembly: Reassembly

CAUTION: Wear protective gloves. Sharp areas on the seat adjuster seat cushion frame may injure your hands.

NOTE: If the occupant classification ECU has been dropped, or there are any cracks, dents or other defects in the case or connector, replace it with a new one.

HINT:

Use the same procedures for the LH side and RH side.
The procedure listed below are for the LH side.
A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart (see SPECIFIED TORQUE FOR STANDARD BOLTS ).

INSTALL FRONT SEAT WIRE LH
INSTALL SEAT POSITION AIRBAG SENSOR (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION ECU (for Front Passenger Side)
NOTE:
- If replacing the ECU, replace the front seat set (cushion assembly, occupant classification ECU and 2 nuts).
- If the occupant classification ECU has been dropped, or there are any cracks, dents or other defects in the case or connector, replace it with a new one.
1. Install the occupant classification ECU with the 2 nuts.
  Torque: 3.0 N*m (31 kgf*cm, 27 in.*lbf)
  
  Fig 1: Locating Occupant Classification ECU
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2. Connect the connector.
INSTALL NO. 1 AIR FILTER (w/ Climate Control Seat System)
1. Rotate the No. 1 filter clockwise to attach the claws and install it.
  
  Fig 2: Rotating No. 1 Filter Clockwise
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INSTALL SEAT CLIMATE CONTROL BLOWER LH (w/ Climate Control Seat System)
1. Install the climate control blower with the 2 bolts and wire harness clamp.
2. Connect the connector and install the wire harness clamp.
3. Attach the 2 claws and install the climate control air duct.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Wire Harness Clamp, Bolts And Climate Control Blower
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INSTALL SEAT CLIMATE CONTROL ECU LH (w/ Climate Control Seat System)
1. Install the climate control ECU with the 2 bolts.
2. Connect the 2 connectors.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Bolts And Climate Control ECU
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INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 SEAT TRAVEL LINK
1. Install the seat travel link with the bolt.
  Torque: 21 N*m (214 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf)
INSTALL FRONT NO. 2 SEAT TRAVEL LINK
1. Install the seat travel link with the bolt.
  Torque: 21 N*m (214 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf)
  
  Fig 5: Locating Bolt And Front Seat Travel Link
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INSTALL NO. 1 SEAT CUSHION PLATE
1. Install the seat cushion plate with the 2 bolts.
  
  Fig 6: Locating Bolts And Seat Cushion Plate
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INSTALL FRONT SEAT CUSHION SPRING
1. Install the 2 springs.
  
  Fig 7: Identifying Springs
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INSTALL FRONT SEAT CUSHION SHIELD LOWER
1. Install the cushion shield lower with the 4 nuts.
INSTALL RECLINING ADJUSTER INSIDE COVER RH
1. Install the reclining adjuster inside cover with the screw.
  
  Fig 8: Locating Nuts And Cushion Shield Lower
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INSTALL RECLINING ADJUSTER INSIDE COVER LH
1. Install the wire harness clamp to the reclining adjuster inside cover.
2. Install the reclining adjuster inside cover with the screw.
  
  Fig 9: Identifying Screw And Reclining Adjuster Inside Cover
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INSTALL FRONT NO. 5 SEAT SET BRACKET (for Front Passenger Side)
1. Attach the 2 clamps and install the bracket.
2. Install the 2 screws.
  
  Fig 10: Identifying Clamps And Bracket
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INSTALL FRONT SEAT HEADREST ADJUSTER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
1. Attach the 2 claws and install the headrest adjuster.
2. Install the 2 bolts.
  Torque: 5.5 N*m (56 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf)
  
  Fig 11: Locating Headrest Adjuster
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INSTALL FRONT SEAT HEADREST ADJUSTER SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Retractable Headrest)
1. Install the headrest stay cover with the 2 screws.
  
  Fig 12: Identifying Screws And Headrest Stay Cover
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2. Attach the 2 claws and install the cable.
  
  Fig 13: Identifying Claws And Cable
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3. Attach the 2 claws and install the motor.
  
  Fig 14: Identifying Claws And Motor
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4. Attach the 2 claws and install the headrest adjuster.
5. Install the 4 bolts and 2 screws.
  Torque: 21 N*m (214 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf) for bolt
  
  Fig 15: Locating Bolts And Claws
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INSTALL LUMBAR SUPPORT ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY LH
1. Install the lumbar support adjuster and attach the 4 clamps.
2. for Driver Side:
  Install the 2 motors with the 4 bolts.
3. for Passenger Side:
  Install the motor with the 2 bolts.
  
  Fig 16: Locating Clamps And Lumbar Support Adjuster
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INSTALL SEAT CLIMATE CONTROL CONTROLLER LH (BACK SIDE) (w/ Climate Control Seat System)
1. w/ Lumbar Support Adjuster:
  Install the climate control controller with the 2 screws.
  
  Fig 17: Locating Screws And Climate Control Controller
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2. w/o Lumbar Support Adjuster:
  Install the climate control controller to the seatback frame.
  
  Fig 18: Locating Climate Control Controller
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INSTALL FRONT SEATBACK FRAME ASSEMBLY LH
1. Temporarily install the seatback frame with the 4 bolts.
2. Push the seatback frame towards the vehicle rear, and tighten the 4 bolts.
  Torque: 43 N*m (439 kgf*cm, 32 ft.*lbf)
  
  Fig 19: Identifying Bolts And Seatback Frame
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3. Attach the clamps and connect the connectors.
INSTALL FRONT SEATBACK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

Fig 21: Identifying Hog Rings
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1. Using hog ring pliers, install the seatback cover to the seatback pad with new hog rings.
  NOTE:
  - Be careful not to damage the cover.
  - When installing the hog rings, avoid wrinkling the cover.
INSTALL FRONT SEATBACK COVER WITH PAD
1. Install the seatback cover (with pad) to the seatback frame and attach the hooks, Then install the 2 clips.
  
  Fig 22: Identifying Clips
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2. for Front Passenger Side:
  1. Attach the 2 claws and install the power seat switch.
  2. Connect the connector.
    
    Fig 23: Identifying Claws And Power Seat Switch
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3. Install the seatback cover bracket with the bolt.
  Torque: 5.5 N*m (56 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf)
  
  Fig 24: Identifying Bolt And Seatback Cover Bracket
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INSTALL FRONT SEAT HEADREST SUPPORT LH
1. Attach the 4 claws and install the 2 headrest supports.
INSTALL FRONT SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY LH
1. w/ Retractable Headrest:
  Install the headrest.
  
  Fig 25: Identifying Claws And Headrest Supports
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2. w/o Retractable Headrest:
  Install the headrest with the 2 pins.
  
  Fig 26: Locating Headrest With Pins
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INSTALL FRONT SEAT CUSHION COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

Fig 27: Removing Hog Rings
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1. Using hog ring pliers, install the seat cushion cover to the seat cushion pad with new hog rings.
  NOTE:
  - Be careful not to damage the cover.
  - When installing the hog rings, avoid wrinkling the cover.
  - As the front passenger side seat has an occupant classification system, its front seat cushion assembly cannot be disassembled.
  - If replacing the front passenger side seat, replace the front seat set (cushion assembly, occupant classification ECU and 2 nuts).
INSTALL FRONT SEAT CUSHION FRAME SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
NOTE:
- As the front passenger side seat has an occupant classification system, its front seat cushion assembly cannot be disassembled.
- If replacing the front passenger side seat, replace the front seat set (cushion assembly, occupant classification ECU and 2 nuts).
1. Install the seat cushion frame with the 4 clips.
2. Attach the hooks.
  
  Fig 28: Locating Seat Cushion Frame With Clips
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INSTALL SEAT CLIMATE CONTROL CONTROLLER LH (CUSHION SIDE) (w/ Climate Control Seat System)
1. Install the climate control controller with the 2 screws.
INSTALL FRONT SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY LH

Fig 30: Locating Bolt
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1. Install the seat cushion assembly with the 4 bolts and attach the hook.
  Torque: 21 N*m (214 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf)
2. for Front Passenger Side:
  Connect the connector.
  
  Fig 31: Locating Connector
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3. Install the 4 clips.
  
  Fig 32: Locating Clips
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4. w/ Climate Control Seat System:
  1. Attach the 2 claws and connect the climate control duct.
  2. Connect the connector and install the connector clamp.
    
    Fig 33: Locating Wire Harness Clamp
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  3. Connect the 2 connectors and install the wire harness clamp.
    
    Fig 34: Locating Wire Harness Clamp
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  4. Connect the duct of the climate control blower and install the 3 screws.
    
    Fig 35: Identifying Screws And Duct Of Climate Control Blower
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  5. Attach the 2 claws and install the air duct.
    
    Fig 36: Identifying Claws And Air Duct
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INSTALL FRONT SEATBACK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
1. Install the interior illumination light with the screw.
  
  Fig 37: Locating Screw And Interior Illumination Light
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2. Attach the 2 hooks and install the seatback board.
3. Connect the interior illumination light wire harness connector.
4. Install the interior illumination light wire harness clamp.
5. Install the 2 screws.
  
  Fig 38: Locating Hooks And Seatback Board
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INSTALL FRONT SEAT CUSHION SHIELD INNER LH
1. Attach the claw and install the cushion shield inner.
2. Install the 3 screws.
INSTALL FRONT SEAT INNER BELT ASSEMBLY LH (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL FRONT SEAT CUSHION SHIELD FRONT LH
1. Install the cushion shield with the 4 screws.
  
  Fig 40: Identifying Screws And Cushion Shield Front
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INSTALL FRONT SEAT HINGE COVER LH
1. Install the hinge cover with the 2 screws.
  
  Fig 41: Identifying Screws And Hinge Cover
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INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 SEAT SHIELD SET BRACKET
1. Install the bracket with the 2 screws.
  
  Fig 42: Identifying Screws And Bracket
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INSTALL POSITION CONTROL ECU AND SWITCH ASSEMBLY
1. Install the position control ECU and switch with the 4 screws.
  
  Fig 43: Identifying Screws, Control ECU And Switch
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INSTALL FRONT SEAT CUSHION SHIELD LH
1. Connect the 2 connectors.
2. Attach the 2 claws in the order shown in the illustration, and install the cushion shield.
3. Install the 3 screws.
  
  Fig 44: Locating Claws And Connector
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4. Install the rubber band of the front seatback board to the seat adjuster.