Repair Procedures: Replacement

Loosen the front seat assembly mounting bolts (A).
Tightening torque:

34.3 ~ 53.9 N.m (3.5 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 25.3 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)

[Front]

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[Rear]

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Remove the front seat assembly (A).

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Disconnect the seat buckle connector (A), seat warmer & power seat connector (B), SAB connector (C), PODS connector (D).
[Driver's]

Fig 1: Seat Buckle, Seat Warmer & Power Seat Connectors (Driver Side)
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[Passenger's]

Fig 2: Seat Buckle, Seat Warmer & Power Seat Connectors (Passenger Side)
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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SEAT MOUNTING BOLT INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
- Set the seat into the most rearward position. Check that 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.