Front Seat, Removing And Installing: Removing

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WARNING:

Follow the general safety precautions when working with airbags, belt tensioners and battery cut-out units (pyrotechnic components).

Fig 1: Identifying Bolts

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-- Move the seat as far forward as possible using the forward/back adjuster.

If theDriver Seat Forward/Back Adjustment Motor -V28- / Front Passenger Seat Forward/Back Adjustment Motor -V31- is faulty, it is not possible to adjust a power front seat using the Driver Seat Adjustment Control Head -E470- / Front Passenger Seat Adjustment Control Head -E471-. In this case, perform the appropriate procedure. Refer to Driver Seat Forward/Back Adjustment Motor -V28- /Front Passenger Seat Forward/Back Adjustment Motor -V31- .

-- Remove the bolts -3- and -4-.

-- Move the seat as far back as possible using the forward/back adjuster.

-- Remove the bolts -1- and -2-.

-- Disconnect the battery. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

-- Tilt the seat back.

-- Open the cover in the carpet.

-- Depending on the vehicle equipment level, release and remove the wiring harnesses from the seat at the connector station.

-- Connect the airbag adapter. Refer to AIRBAG ADAPTER, CONNECTING AND DISCONNECTING .

CAUTION:

If seat is to be lifted out or transported out of the vehicle, it must not be grasped by the attachments, for example, seat belt latch, lever for seat forward/back adjustment, lever for seat height adjustment or seat trim panels in order to prevent damage.

-- Protect the attachments from damage using suitable materials.

-- Grasp with a right hand between the backrest and seat cushion and with the left hand on the front end of the seat cushion.

-- Pry the seat out of the vehicle.