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[5/7 Seat]

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  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

    (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "AUXILIARY BATTERY ")

  2. Push the second row seat assembly [RH] (A) as far forward as possible.
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  3. Disconnect the second row center belt buckle connector (A) after removing the mounting bolt.

    Tightening torque: 

    39.2 - 53.9 N.m (4.0 - 5.5 kgf.m, 28.9 - 39.8 lb.ft)

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  4. Removing the mounting bolts.

    Tightening torque: 

    44.1 - 58.8 N.m (4.5 - 6.0 kgf.m, 32.5 - 43.4 lb.ft)

    [Front] 

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    [Rear] 

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  5. Remove the second row seat assembly (A).

    [LH] 

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    [RH] 

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  6. Disconnect the second row seat main connector (A).

    [LH] 

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    [RH] 

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  7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    NOTE: The installation procedures of seat mounting bolts
    • Push the seat to the rear end of slides and initially tighten the front mounting bolts.
    • Push the seat to the front end of slides and completely tighten the rear mounting bolts.
    • Send the seat to the rear end again to completely tighten the front mounting bolts.
    • For the non-automatic slide seats, check the seats are fixed at each designated fixing position.