Front Seat: Removal

CAUTION: Before handling the airbag system components, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>CAUTION .

Disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor, and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
Remove the headrest assembly.
Remove the slide rail assembly installing bolt.
CAUTION: Use a suitable tool for the front seat mounting bolt. As low head bolts are used, the bolts may be damaged.
1. Tilt the backrest assembly forward.
2. Move the front seat to the front-most position, and remove the bolts.
3. Move the front seat to the rearmost position, and remove the bolts.
NOTE: After the bolts are removed, move the seat to the middle position in order to make it easier to take out of the vehicle.
Disconnect the connector.
1. Remove the J-fastener and peel off the cover front seat cushion.
2. Disconnect the connector between passenger compartment floor under front seat - seat.
  - Seat heater connector
  - Seat belt connector
  - Side airbag connector Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>AIRBAG CONNECTOR>PROCEDURE>SIDE AIRBAG MODULE .
  - Load sensor connector (passenger's seat)
Take out the front seat from the vehicle.

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the body.