Removal and Installation

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations and the precautions and procedures before doing repairs or service.

NOTE: How to read the torque specifications .

1. Front Seat Track End Covers - Remove

   Front side 

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   Rear side 

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2. Front Seat Mounting Bolts - Remove

   Rear side 

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   Front side 

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3. 12 Volt Battery Terminal - Disconnect

   NOTE:  Wait at least 3 minutes before starting work.

4. Front Seat - Remove

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   1. Lift up the front seat, disconnect the connectors (A), and remove the harness clip (B).

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   2. Remove the head restraint. 3. With the help of an assistant, carefully remove the front seat (A) through the front door opening. NOTE:  Power seat: Use rubber pads (B) to support the front seat. Power seat: Take care not to damage the slide motor (C).

5. All Removed Parts - Install
   Fig 1: Front Seat Front Side Bolts With Tightening Sequence And Torque Specifications

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   Fig 2: Front Seat Rear Side Bolts With Tightening Sequence And Torque Specifications

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   1. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal. NOTE:  Do the 12 volt battery terminal reconnection procedure . Tighten the bolts by hand first, and then tighten them to the specified torque in the sequence shown.

6. Front Passenger's Weight Sensor - Operation Check (For Some Models)

   How to Access the Front Seat Rear Mounting Bolts If the Seat Slide Motor Malfunctioned (If the seat is at its rear most position) 

7. Front Seat Rear Mounting Bolts - Remove (Power Seat)

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   1. Adjust the front seat cushion (A) to the full tilt up position. 2. Remove the outer recline cover (B) as needed. 3. Disconnect the connector (C).

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   4. Remove the cushion cover/pad (A) as needed.

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   5. Remove the harness clips (A). 6. Remove the cushion spring (B) as needed.

   Fig 3: Slide Motor Components And Bolts With Torque Specifications

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   7. Remove the slide motor cover (A). 8. Disconnect the connector (B). 9. Remove the bolts (C).

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   10. Release the cable housing (A) from the hooks (B). 11. Disconnect the slide motor cable (C) from the transmission (D) and the slide motor (E) for both the outer and inner seat rails. NOTE:  Take care not to kink the cable.

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   12. Remove the slide motor bracket assembly (A).

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   13. Connect one side of the slide motor cable (A) to a drill (B), and the other side of the cable to the transmission (C). 14. Operate the drill, alternating between the inboard and the outboard rails. NOTE:  The drill direction is different between the inboard and outboard rails. 15. Remove the front seat rear mounting bolts.