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Front Seat ASSY: Assembly

NOTE: The following procedure is for LH side. Perform the same procedures for the RH side.
  1. Installation of the seat track cover OUT LH
    1. Engage 2 claws and install the seat track cover OUT LH.
      NOTE: Install both parts using the same procedures.
  2. Installation of the front seat cushion protector No. 1
    1. Engage 2 claws and install the front seat cushion protector No. 1.
      NOTE: Install both parts using the same procedures.
  3. Installation of the reclining adjuster release band
    1. Remove the screw and install the reclining adjuster release band.
  4. Installation of the seat track adjusting handle
    1. Install the seat track adjusting handle to the separate type front seat cushion frame ASSY RH.
      CAUTION:
      • Install the rear end of the seat track adjusting handle to the upper side of the seat track lever.
      • Securely install 2 springs to the groove of the seat track adjusting handle.
  5. Installation of the front seat cushion edge protector RH
    1. Engage 3 claws and install the front seat cushion edge protector RH of the RH seat.
    2. Install the screws.
  6. Installation of the front seat cushion edge protector LH
    NOTE: Install the part in the same manner as RH side.
  7. Installation of the front seat cushion shield LWR RH (driver's side)
    1. Temporally install the front seat cushion shield LWR RH with the clip.
    2. Engage the hook.
    3. Install the front seat cushion shield LWR RH with the screw.
    G12591446Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Installation of the front seat cushion shield LWR LH (driver's side)
    NOTE: Install the part in the same manner as RH side.
  9. Installation of the separate type front seat cushion cover LH
    1. Using hog ring pliers and 12 new hog rings, install the separate type front seat cushion cover LH to the separate type front seat cushion pad LH.
      CAUTION:
      • Be careful not to dirty or damage the separate type front seat cushion cover LH.
      • Align the centers of the fabric and the separate type front seat cushion pad LH taking care not to make wrinkles, and attach the hog rings.
      NOTE: If the separate type front seat cushion cover LH for replacement is not provided with the retracting wire, reuse the original wire.
      G12591447Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Using hog ring pliers, attach 2 new hog rings.
      CAUTION: Be careful not to dirty or damage the separate type front seat cushion cover LH.
      G12591448Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Installation of the separate type front seat cushion cover with pad
    1. Engage the hooks, and install the separate type front seat cushion cover with pad to the separate type front seat cushion frame ASSY LH.
    2. Engage the claw and 3 clamps, and connect the wiring harness of the seat heater. (For the model with the seat heater)
  11. Installation of the separate type front seat backrest cover LH
    CAUTION:
    • If the separate type front seat backrest cover LH is torn or frayed, the side airbag module LH may not be activated properly. In this case, replace the separate type front seat backrest cover LH with a new one.
    • If the separate type front seat backrest cover LH is not installed securely, the side airbag module LH may not be activated properly. Therefore, keep strictly to the following procedures.
    1. Remove the 4 vertical tension wires that come inserted in the seat backrest cover to facilitate installation.
      G08557761Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Align the V notches (a) on the seat backrest cover center section with the guidelines (b) on the seat center, and secure with hog rings in order from (1) to (4).
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    3. Insert the vertical tension wires into the vertical support sleeve of the seat cover, and pass the woven fabric reinforcement (b) for the side airbag through the pad hole (a).
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    4. secure (1) to (5) with hog rings, and once you have firmly installed the seat cover outer side, secure (6) to (10) with hog rings, and firmly install the seat backrest cover inner side.
      CAUTION:
      • Be careful not to dirty or damage the separate type front seat backrest cover RH.
      • Align the centers of the fabric and the separate type front seat backrest pad RH, taking care not to make wrinkles, and attach the hog rings.
      NOTE: If the separate type front seat backrest cover RH for replacement is not provided with the retracting wire, reuse the original wire.
      G08557764Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Installation of the side airbag module RH (Refer to INSTALLATION )
  13. Installation of the separate type front seat backrest cover with pad
    1. Install the separate type front seat backrest cover with pad on the separate type front seat backrest frame ASSY RH.
      G08557765Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Pass the side airbag woven fabric reinforcements (a) through the pad slits.
    3. Set the woven fabric reinforcements, in numbered order, on the side frame stud bolt, and tighten them.

      Standard value: T=5.5N.m {56kgf.cm} {4.1ft.lbf} 

      WARNING:
      • When installing the brackets, check that the band is not twisted.
      • Wrap the side airbag module RH with the band, then install the brackets.
      • If the brackets are not installed securely, the side airbag module RH may not be activated properly.
      G08557766Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    4. Engage 4 claws and install 2 front seat headrest supports.
    5. Pass the plastic hook on the back of the seat backrest cover through the felt, and insert it into the plastic mat of the frame until it clicks.
      G08557767Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    6. Insert the center part of the back felt into the frame interior, and secure the felt to the frame with a hog ring.
      CAUTION: Check thoroughly that the PAD is not caught on the edge of the frame.
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    7. Close the fasteners on both sides, and put the fastener terminals on the back of the seat backrest cover.
      CAUTION:
      • Do not close the fasteners while pressing the slider. This may cause faulty engagement of the fasteners.
      • If there is poor engagement, go back to the position where the fasteners are engaged correctly, and close the fasteners again.
      NOTE: If the separate type front seat backrest cover RH for replacement is not provided with the retracting wire, reuse the original wire.
      G12591457Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    8. secure the hog rings in order from (1) to (5).
      CAUTION:
      • When performing the securing operation using the hog rings on both sides, insert the gap covers under and fasten 2 hog rings together.
      • Do not hook the gap covers on the frame.
      • When pulling in the PAD lower edge, be careful not to tear the surface leather.
      • Be careful not to dirty or damage the separate type front seat backrest cover RH.
      NOTE: If the separate type front seat backrest cover RH for replacement is not provided with the retracting wire, reuse the original wire.
      G12591458Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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    9. Hook the rubber of the carpet on the spring of the front cushion rear.
  14. After assembling the seat cover, if there are any wrinkles, use an iron to finish the seat.
    1. Place a wet towel on the wrinkles.
      G08557772Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Use the iron which is warmed to a medium temperature.
      CAUTION: Do not stop moving the iron. Doing so will damage the surface leather.
    G08557773Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Check if there are any tears or frays in the backrest cover or the seat cushion cover.
    NOTE: For seats with a side airbag, if there is a tear or a fray on the door side of the seat cover, the side airbag may not operate properly. Replace the seat cover with a new one.
  16. Installation of the front seat backrest ASSY LH
    1. Using the torque socket wrench (T40) and 4 new bolts, install the front seat backrest ASSY LH to the front seat cushion ASSY LH.

      Standard value: T=42N.m {428kgf.cm} {31.0ft.lbf} 

    2. Engage the claw and 4 clamps, and connect the wiring harness of the side airbag module.
    3. Secure the wiring harness of the side airbag module with the fastener.
    4. Connect the connector and the clamp of the seat heater. (For the model with the seat heater)
    5. Install the rubber band of the separate type front seat backrest cover LH.
    6. Engage 2 hooks.
  17. Installation of the front seat inner belt ASSY LH (driver's side) (Refer to INSTALLATION )
  18. Installation of the front seat inner belt ASSY RH (passenger's side) (Refer to INSTALLATION )
  19. Installation of the front seat cushion shield INN LH
    1. Engage 2 claws and 5 guides, and install the front seat cushion shield INN LH.
  20. Installation of the front seat cushion shield LH
    1. Engage 4 claws, 5 guides, and the clip, and install the front seat cushion shield LH.
    2. Install the screws.
  21. Installation of the vertical adjuster handle LH (driver's side)
    1. Install the vertical adjuster handle LH with the screw.
  22. Installation of the reclining adjuster release handle LH
    1. Engage the claw and install the reclining adjuster release handle LH.
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