FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY (for Sedan): Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Toyota Yaris. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing (w/ Front Seat Side Airbag) (See PRECAUTION )

NOTE: Always use "Tone" socket wrench E10 when installing the front seat.

HINT:

The procedure described below is for the driver side. Use the same procedure for both the front passenger and driver sides, unless otherwise specified.

Fig 1: Identifying Front Seat Cushion Inner Shield Claw & Clip

INSTALL FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Follow the procedure described below in order to prevent the seat tracks from locking separately.
1. Insert the 2 locating pins through the 2 body holes, place the front seat in the most forward position, and then make sure that the inner and outer seat tracks are locked securely.
2. Using "Torx" socket wrench E10, tighten bolt 1 and then bolt 2 on the rear side.
  Torque: 37 N*m (375 kgf*cm, 27 ft.*lbf)
3. Move the front seat to the most rearward position, and then make sure that the inner and outer seat tracks are locked securely.
4. Using "Torx" socket wrench E10, tighten bolt 3 and then bolt 4 on the front side.
  Torque: 37 N*m (375 kgf*cm, 27 ft.*lbf)
  
  HINT:
  
  If the inner and outer seat tracks do not lock simultaneously, loosen the bolts and adjust the seat tracks.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Front Seat Assembly Pins & Bolts
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5. for Driver Side:
  1. w/ Front Seat Side Airbag:
    1. Connect the airbag connector.
  2. Connect the buckle switch connector.
  3. Install the clamp.
    
    Fig 3: Locating Airbag Connector
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6. for Front Passenger Side:
  1. w/ Front Seat Side Airbag:
    1. Connect the airbag connector.
  2. Connect the buckle switch connector.
  3. Connect the occupant detection ECU connector.
  4. Install the clamp.
    
    Fig 4: Locating Buckle Switch Connector
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INSTALL FRONT SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY
1. Push in the lock button of the front seat headrest support and install the front seat headrest.
CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Torque: 5.4 N*m (55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf)
INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT (w/ Front Seat Side Airbag) (See DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM

Fig 5: Identifying Front Seat Headrest Lock Button
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