WARNING:
Handling a side air bag improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings/cautions in the Workshop Manual before handling the front seat (side air bag integrated). (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM].) (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM].) (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM].) (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM].)
If the sliding mechanisms on both sides are not locked after assembling the front seat, the front seat will operate accidentally while the vehicle is driven, which could result in serious injury. After assembling the front seat, shake it up and down and verify that the sliding mechanism on the both sides are locked.
CAUTION:
If the slide lever is operated after the front seat is removed, the left/right slide positions will deviate and the adjuster unit could be damaged after the front seat is installed. After removing a front seat, do not operate the slide lever.
Verify that there are no malfunctions in the forward/back slide of the seat and in the adjuster unit after installing a front seat.
When performing the procedure with a front seat removed from the vehicle, perform the procedure on a clean cloth so as not to damage or soil the seat.
When the passenger's seat is removed, perform the seat weight sensor inspection using the M-MDS after installing the passenger's seat. (See SEAT WEIGHT SENSOR INSPECTION [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM].)
When the passenger's seat is replaced with a new one, perform the seat weight sensor calibration using the M-MDS. (See SEAT WEIGHT SENSOR CALIBRATION [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM].)
1. Switch the ignition off (LOCK).
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min. or more. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5].)
3. Remove the head restraint.
4. Remove the front seat. (See FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
5. Remove fasteners A and set the front seat cushion trim aside. (with position memory system / power seat system)
6. Slide hook B in the order of arrows (1), (2), (3) shown in the figure and set the front seat cushion trim aside. (without position memory system / power seat system)
7. Disconnect the side air bag module connector.
8. Disengage clip C.
9. Disconnect the front seat back warmer connector. (with seat warmer connector)
10. Disconnect the recliner motor/lumbar support motor connectors. (with position memory system / power seat system)
11. Set hooks D aside in the direction of the arrow (4) shown in the figure.
12. Remove clip E in the direction of the arrow (5) shown in the figure and remove the lumbar support lever in the direction of the arrow (6). (with manual lumbar support)
13. Slide hook F in the order of arrows (7), (8), (9) shown in the figure and disconnect them from hook G.
14. Open fasteners H.
15. Remove the C rings.
CAUTION:
If damaged C rings are reused, it may not be possible to install the front seat back trim and front seat back pad correctly. When removing and installing the C rings, be careful not to damage them.
If the C rings are damaged, replace them with new ones.
16. Partially peel back the front seat back trim and slide hook I in the order of the arrows (10), (11), and (12) shown in the figure, and remove it from the front seat back frame. (with position memory system / power seat system)
17. Partially peel back the seat back trim, release tabs J in the direction of the arrow (13) shown in the figure and pull out the pole guides in the direction of the arrow (14).
18. Pull out pin K in the direction of the arrow (15) shown in the figure, and using a flathead screwdriver wrapped in protective tape, release the tabs L in the direction of the arrow (16) shown in the figure while removing clip M in the direction of the arrow (17).
19. Remove the side air bag module securing belt from the front seat back frame.
20. Pull the side air bag module wiring harness in the direction of the arrow (18) shown in the figure, and pull it out through the hole in the front seat back pad.
21. Pull the recliner motor wiring harness and lumbar support wiring harness in the direction of the arrow (19) shown in the figure, and pull it out through the hole in the front seat back pad. (with position memory system / power seat system)
22. Pull out the front seat back pad and front seat back trim, and the front seat back warmer connector (with seat warmer system) towards the front of the front seat.
23. Lift up the front seat back trim and front seat back pad in the direction of the arrow (20) as a single unit and remove it from the front seat back frame.
24. Install in the reverse order of removal.
1. Switch the ignition off (LOCK).
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min. or more. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5].)
3. Remove the head restraint.
4. Remove the front seat. (See FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
5. Remove fasteners A and set the front seat cushion trim aside. (with power seat system)
6. Slide hook B in the order of arrows (1), (2), (3) shown in the figure and set the front seat cushion trim aside. (without power seat system)
7. Disconnect the side air bag module connector.
8. Disconnect the front seat back warmer connector. (with seat warmer system)
9. Disengage clip C.
10. Disconnect the recliner motor connectors. (with power seat system)
11. Set hook D aside in the direction of the arrow (4) shown in the figure.
12. Slide hook E in the order of arrows (5), (6), (7) shown in the figure and disconnect them from hook F.
13. Open fasteners G.
14. Remove the C rings.
CAUTION:
If damaged C rings are reused, it may not be possible to install the front seat back trim and front seat back pad correctly. When removing and installing the C rings, be careful not to damage them.
If the C rings are damaged, replace them with new ones.
15. Partially peel back the front seat back trim and slide hook H in the order of the arrows (8), (9), and (10) shown in the figure, and remove it from the front seat back frame. (with power seat system)
16. Partially peel back the seat back trim, release tabs I in the direction of the arrow (11) shown in the figure and pull out the pole guide in the direction of the arrow (12).
17. Pull out pin I in the direction of the arrow (13) shown in the figure, and using a flathead screwdriver wrapped in protective tape, release the tabs J in the direction of the arrow (14) shown in the figure while removing the clip K in the direction of the arrow (15).
18. Remove the side air bag module securing belt from the front seat back frame.
19. Pull the side air bag module wiring harness in the direction of the arrow (16) shown in the figure, and pull it out through the hole in the front seat back pad.
20. Pull the recliner motor wiring harness in the direction of the arrow (17) shown in the figure, and pull it out through the hole in the front seat back pad. (with power seat system)
21. Pull out the front seat back pad and front seat back trim, and the front seat back warmer connector (with seat warmer system) towards the front of the front seat.
22. Lift up the front seat back trim and front seat back pad in the direction of the arrow (18) as a single unit and remove it from the front seat back frame.
23. Install in the reverse order of removal.