FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY (for Manual Seat): Removal

DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent the airbag from deploying (See PRECAUTION ).
REMOVE FRONT SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY
REMOVE SEAT TRACK COVER
1. Move the front seat assembly fully forward by operating the slide handle.
2. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 4 claws and remove the seat track cover.
HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

Fig 1: Disengaging Claws Of Seat Track Cover
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REMOVE INNER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER
1. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 4 claws and remove the inner seat track bracket cover.
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  
  Fig 2: Disengaging Claws Of Inner Seat Track Bracket Cover
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REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY
1. Move the front seat assembly to the rearmost position by operating the slide handle.
2. Remove the 2 bolts on the front seat track bracket.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Bolts On Front Seat Track Bracket
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3. Move the front seat assembly fully forward by operating the slide handle.
4. Remove the 2 bolts on the rear seat track bracket.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Bolts On Rear Seat Track Bracket
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5. Move the front seat assembly to the center position and adjust the seatback to the vertical position by operating the slide and reclining adjuster release handle.
6. Disconnect the connectors and clamp.
7. Remove the front seat assembly.