Removal & Installation (Front)
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- Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Disable air bag system. See DISABLING SYSTEM under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Tilt and move front seat fully forward. Remove and discard seat mounting bolts. Move seat fully rearward. Remove and discard seat mounting bolts. Cover door scuff plate to protect. Remove front seat.
- To install, reverse removal procedure. Use NEW seat mounting bolts. Tighten seat mounting bolts to specifications. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Activate air bag system. See ACTIVATING SYSTEM under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM.