Removal & Installation

WARNING: To avoid injury from accidental front seat side air bag deployment, read and carefully follow all WARNINGS and SERVICE PRECAUTIONS.

NOTE: For information on air bag DIAGNOSIS & TESTING or DISPOSAL PROCEDURES, see lemon-25(R) AIR BAG SERVICE & REPAIR MANUAL, DOMESTIC & IMPORTED MODELS.

While pressing headrest lock button, remove headrest. Tilt backrest forward. Adjust seat to full forward position.
Remove bolt cover at rear of slide rail. Remove 2 bolts at rear sides of seat rails.
Adjust seat to full rear position. Remove 2 bolts at front seat rails.

CAUTION: Air bag system has a backup power supply. Wait for 20 seconds or more after disconnecting battery.

Fig 1: Locating Side Air Bag Electrical Connector

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Fig 2: Locating Seat Heater & Seat Belt Warning Electrical Connectors

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Disconnect negative battery cable. Disconnect side air bag electrical connector under seat (if equipped). See Fig 1 . Disconnect seat heater and seat belt warning electrical connectors (if equipped). See Fig 2 .
Remove front seat from vehicle. To install, reverse removal procedure. Install and tighten four slide rail bolts. Ensure smooth operation of seat assembly.