Audio Amplifier Removal/Installation

WARNING:

Handling a front seat equipped with a side air bag improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings/cautions in the service information before handling the front seat (side air bag integrated). (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM - US/CANADA/ISRAEL SPEC.] .) (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM - US/CANADA/ISRAEL SPEC.] .)

Remove the head restraint (RH).
Remove the front seat (RH) installation bolts. (See FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the front seat belt lower anchor (RH). (See FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Perform the following procedure.
1. Switch the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the negative battery terminal and wait for 1 min or more. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the front seat (RH). (See FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the fastener.

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Remove the cover.
Remove the bolts.

Fig 1: Cover Bolts With Torque Specifications
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Disconnect the connectors.

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When removing the bracket, perform the following procedure:
1. Remove the nuts.
  
  Fig 2: Bracket Nuts With Torque Specifications
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2. Remove the bracket.
Install in the reverse order of removal.