Front Seat, Removing And Installing, Manual: Removing

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WARNING:

Follow all safety precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .

-- Switch the ignition on.

-- Disconnect The Battery Ground Cable With The Ignition Turned On. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

-- Bring headrest into lowest lock position.

Fig 1: Pressing Seat Forward/Back Adjustment Handle

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-- Move the seat -2- all the way forward and up.

-- Remove the seat rail cap on the sill side. Refer to SEAT RAIL CAP, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the rear bolts -1- (quantity: 2) from the bracket -3-.

-- Move the seat as far back and up as possible.

-- Remove the seat rail spindle cover. Refer to SEAT RAIL SPINDLE COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the front bolts -1- (quantity: 2) from the bracket -4-.

WARNING:

Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". For example, this can be done by briefly touching the door striker.

-- Disconnect the connectors from the connector station in the floor panel. Refer to CONNECTORS, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

-- Connect the Airbag Adapter. Refer to AIRBAG ADAPTER, CONNECTING AND DISCONNECTING .

-- Remove the seat from the vehicle with a second technician.