FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY (for Manual Seat): Removal

PRECAUTION
CAUTION: Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing (See AIRBAG SYSTEM ).

NOTE: When replacing the occupant classification ECU, perform registration (See REGISTRATION ).
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL (w/ Front Seat Side Airbag)
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system (See AIRBAG SYSTEM ).
REMOVE FRONT SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY
REMOVE OUTER SEAT TRACK COVER
1. Lift up the seat track adjusting handle and move the seat to the foremost position.
2. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the outer seat track cover.
Fig 1: Identifying Outer Seat Track Cover Claws
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REMOVE INNER SEAT TRACK COVER
1. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the inner seat track cover.
Fig 2: Identifying Inner Seat Track Cover Claws
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REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 2 bolts on the rear side of the seat.
2. Lift up the seat track adjusting handle and move the seat to the rearmost position.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Front Seat Assembly Bolts
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3. Remove the 2 bolts on the front side of the seat.
4. Lift up the seat track adjusting handle and move the seat to the center position. Also, operate the reclining adjuster release handle and move the seatback to the upright position.
5. Disconnect the connectors under the front seat assembly.
6. Remove the front seat assembly.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

Fig 4: Identifying Front Seat Assembly Bolts
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