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Replaccement

Seat Assembly Replacement

1. | Remove the seat assembly mounting cover.

2. | After loosening the seat assembly mounting bolts, remove the seat assembly (A).

Tightening torque :
44.1 ~ 58.8N.m (4.5 ~ 6.0kgf.m, 32.5~43.4lb-ft)

3. | Disconnect the connectors (A). [Driver's] [Passenger's]

4. | Installation is the reverse of removal.

• | Be sure to perform PODS re-zero with the GDS after replacing parts (passenger's) (Refer to page RT-Airbag)

SEAT MOUNTING BOLT INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

• | Set the into the most rearward position. Check then each slide is locked, and then Tighten the front mounting bolt temporarily.

• | Set the seat into most forward position. Check that each slide is locked, and then Tighten the rear mounting bolt completely.

• | Set the seat into the most rearward position. Check the front mounting bolt completely.

• | Check that the seat operates to and fro smoothy and the locking portion locks properly.

Recliner Cover Replacement

1. | Remove the recliner switch (A) and hight switch (B).

2. | After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the recliner center cover(A).

3. | After loosening the mounting screws, and then remove the recliner cover(A).

4. | Disconnect the connector (A).

5. | Installation is the reverse of removal.

• | Be sure to perform PODS re-zero with the GDS after replacing parts (passenger's) (Refer to page RT-Airbag)

Seat Back Replacement

1. | Remove front seat assembly.

2. | Remove the headrest.

3. | Push the clips (B) from the seat back panel (A).

• | Push the middle area of clip using the flat head screwdriver.

• | Be careful not to damage the clips.

4. | Push the protector (A) by the seat back frame.

5. | Disconnect the connector (A) mounting clip.

6. | Pull out the headrest guides (A) while pinching the end of the guides, and remove them.

7. | Remove the seat back from the frame.

8. | After removing the hogring clips (B) on the front of seat back and remove the seat back cover (A).

• | When removing the hog-ring clip, remove the hog-ring clip with pressing the wire not to separate the wire from the sponge.

• | Be sure to perform PODS re-zero with the GDS after replacing parts (passenger's) (Refer to page RT-Airbag)

9. | Installation is the reverse of removal.

• | To prevent wrinkles, make sure the material is stretched evenly over the cover (B) before securing the hogring clips (A).

• | Replace the hogring clips with new ones using special tool (C) (09880-4F000).

Seat Cushion Cover Replacement

1. | Remove front seat assembly.

2. | Remove the recliner cover.

3. | Push the protecter(A), and then seat cushion cover (C) from the frame(B).

4. | Disconnect the connectors (A).

5. | After removing the hogring clips (B) on the front of seat cushion and remove the seat cushion cover (A).

• | When removing the hog-ring clip, remove the hog-ring clip with pressing the wire not to separate the wire from the sponge.

6. | Installation is the reverse of removal.

• | To prevent wrinkles, make sure the material is stretched evenly over the cover (B) before securing the hogring clips (A).

• | Replace the hogring clips with new ones using special tool (C) (09880-4F000).

• | Be sure to perform PODS re-zero with the GDS after replacing parts (passenger's) (Refer to page RT-Airbag)

Seat Frame Replacement

1. | Remove the front seat assembly.

2. | Remove the seat back cover.

3. | Remove the seat cushion cover.

4. | After loosening the mounting screw, then remove the front seat shield cover (A).

5. | After loosening the mounting bolts, then disconnect the seat back frame (A) and seat cushion frame (B).

• | Remove the side air bag for replacing side air bag installation seat.

• | Before service, be fully aware of precautions and service procedure relevant to air bag (Refer to page RT-Airbag)

Tightening torque :
44.1 ~ 58.8 N.m (4.5 ~ 6.0 kgf.m, 32.5 ~ 43.4 lb-ft)

6. | Installation is the reverse of removal.

• | Be sure to perform PODS re-zero with the GDS after replacing parts (passenger's) (Refer to page RT-Airbag)