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Seatback Assembly

WARNING:

Do not leave any objects (screwdrivers, tools, etc.) on the seat during seatback repair. It can lead to personal injury if the side air bag should accidentally deploy.

CAUTION:
  • Before servicing, turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect both battery terminals and wait at least three minutes.
  • Handle the side air bag module carefully. During disassembly, always hold the side air bag module, do not let it hang by the wire harness.
  • Always work from the side or back of the seatback, do not work in front of seat.
  • Do not use air tools or electric tools for servicing the seat.
  • Replace the side air bag module if it has been dropped or sustained an impact.
  • Do not insert any objects into the side air bag module.
  • Do not attempt to disassemble the side air bag module.
  • Do not expose the side air bag module to temperatures exceeding 93°C (200°F).
  • Do not expose the side air bag module to any oil, grease, detergent or water.
  • During disassembly, do not damage the seatback board, chutes, connectors, retainers, clips, module harness or the side air bag module.
  • During disassembly do not damage the seatback pad or seatback heater.
NOTE:

If the vehicle has been involved in a collision and the side air bag has deployed, the front seatback assembly must be replaced.

DISASSEMBLY 

  1. Remove the front driver seat. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION - SEAT ASSEMBLY .
  2. Remove the seatback board. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION - SEATBACK BOARD .
  3. Release the J-clips (A) holding the seatback trim to the seatback frame.
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  4. Remove the rear hinge cover (1).
  5. Disconnect the harness connector (B) from the lumbar support assembly (if equipped).
  6. Disconnect the harness connector (C) from the reclining motor.
  7. Unclip the harness at locations (E) (if equipped).
    NOTE:

    Take note of harness routing and attachment location for accurate installation.

  8. Unclip the side air bag module harness at locations (D).
  9. From the bottom of the seat.
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    1. Unclip the side air bag module harness (1) at locations (A).
      NOTE:

      Take note of harness routing and attachment location for accurate installation.

    2. Disconnect harness connector (B) from the seatback heater (if equipped).
  10. Remove the seat cushion outer finisher (LH) (1).
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    1. For power seat:
      1. Remove screw (A).
      2. Release metal clips (B) from the seat cushion frame (2), as shown below.

        SHIKAKU-H : Metal clip

      3. Release pawls to separate.

        MARU-H : Pawl

      4. Disconnect the harness connector (A) from the power seat switch (1).
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      5. Remove screws (B) if necessary to replace the power seat switch (1).
      6. Disconnect the harness connector (D) from the lumbar support switch (2) (if equipped).
      7. Release pawls (C) if necessary to replace the lumbar support switch (2) (if equipped).
    2. For manual seat:
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      1. Release pawl and remove recline lever (3) as shown below.
      2. Remove two screws (B) and remove the lift lever (2).
      3. Release metal clips (A) from the seat cushion frame (4) as shown below.

        SHIKAKU-H : Metal clip

      4. Release the remaining pawls then remove the seat cushion outer finisher (LH) (1).

        MARU-H : Pawl

  11. Remove the seat cushion outer finisher (RH) (1).
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    1. Release pawls then pull to release the metal clip.

      SHIKAKU-H : Metal clip

      MARU-H : Pawl

  12. Remove the seat cushion inner finisher front (LH/RH) and seat cushion inner finisher rear (LH/RH).
  13. Remove bolts (A) on both sides of seatback frame (1) and remove the seatback assembly (1).
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  14. Release the headrest holder locks as shown and remove the headrest holders.
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    CAUTION:

    Before removing/installing the headrest holder, check its orientation (front/rear and right/left).

    NOTE:

    Remaining components are not serviceable and are replaced as part of the seatback assembly.

ASSEMBLY 

Assembly is in the reverse order of disassembly.

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