Seat Frame, Replacing, Front Seat (Manual): Removing

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WARNING:

Follow all Safety Precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to PYROTECHNIC COMPONENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
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.

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.

-- Remove the front seat. Refer to Removing .

-- Remove the backrest. Refer to Removing .

-- Remove seat cover with seat cushion. Refer to LOWER SEAT FRAME COVER AND CUSHION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, STANDARD SEAT .

NOTE:

Remove the wires and components and install them into the new seat frame.

-- Remove the front seat belt latch. Refer to FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the storage compartment. Refer to Removing .

-- Remove the seat height adjuster. Refer to Removing .

-- Remove wiring harnesses and individual wires from the seat frame.