Seat Height Adjuster, Removing And Installing: Removing

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CAUTION:

Move the front seat to the highest possible position. This reduces the spring force when removing and installing the seat height adjuster.

-- Move the front seat all the way forward and raise it as high as possible. Then lower it one stroke.

WARNING:

Follow all Safety Precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN WORKING WITH PYROTECHNIC COMPONENTS .
Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". This can be done by touching the door striker, for example.

-- Remove the front seat. Refer to FRONT SEAT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Fasten the front seat on the :VAS6136 . Refer to FRONT SEAT, MOUNTING ON FIXTURE FOR SEAT REPAIR .

-- Remove the trim on the sill side. Refer to SEAT SIDE TRIM ON SILL PANEL SIDE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, FRONT SEAT (MANUAL) .

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-- Remove the bolts -2-.

-- Remove the lever -1- from the seat height adjuster.

-- Remove the locking washer -1- with a screwdriver.

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NOTE:

The bolts -1- and the bolt -3- are different lengths.

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-- Remove the bolts -1 and 3-.

-- Remove the seat height adjuster -2- from the seat frame.