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

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.

Tilt the backrest assembly forward and move the front seat to the front most position.

Remove the cover bolt rear, and remove the bolts in order from (1) to (3).

NOTE:

The illustration shows the RH side.

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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 ground terminal from the battery sensor, and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY
NOTE:
Raise the cushion seating face when the seat is disassembled, for example, to replace the seat surface. (Model with lifter)
Disconnect the connector between passenger compartment floor under front seat - seat.
- Integrated connector
- Side airbag connector Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>AIRBAG CONNECTOR>PROCEDURE>SIDE AIRBAG MODULE
- Seat belt connector
- Load sensor connector (passenger's seat)
Take out the front seat from the vehicle.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the body.