Body (Interior and Exterior)

Front Seat Repair Procedures

28steps
~173min
5/5difficulty
1special tools
02040608010058.843N·mlb·ft
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Replacement

Seat Assembly Replacement
  1. Remove the seat mounting cover.
  2. Loosen the seat assembly mounting bolts, then remove the seat assembly (A).

    Tightening torque: 44.1 ~ 59 N·m

  3. Disconnect the connector (A) and the wiring harness (B).
  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    SEAT MOUNTING BOLT INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
    • Move the seat to the most rearward position. Make sure each slide is locked, then temporarily tighten the front mounting bolt.
    • Move the seat to the most forward position. Make sure all slides are locked, then fully tighten the rear mounting bolt.
    • Move the seat to the most rearward position. Fully tighten the front mounting bolt.
    • Make sure the seat moves smoothly forward and rearward and that the locking part engages securely.
  5. Remove the seat switch (A) and the seatback recliner switch (B).
  6. Using a screwdriver, remove the front protector cover (A).
  7. Using a screwdriver, remove the protector cover (A).
  8. Disconnect the connector (A).
  9. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Shield Cover Replacement Seatback Replacement
  • Replace the seatback assembly if the active headrest system is installed.
  1. Remove the front seat assembly.
  2. Remove the headrest.
  3. Slide the clips (B) off the seatback trim cover (A).
    • Press the center of the clip using a flat-head screwdriver.
    • Be careful not to damage the clip.
  4. Insert the hooks (A) into the seatback frame.
  5. Disconnect the connector mounting clip (A).
  6. Pull out the headrest guides (A) while squeezing their ends, then remove them.
  7. Remove the seatback from the frame.
  8. Remove the clips (B) on the front of the seatback, then remove the seatback trim cover (A).
  9. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    • To prevent wrinkles, make sure the material is evenly stretched over the cover (B) before fastening the clips (A).
    • Replace the clips with new ones using the special service tool (C) (09880-4F000).
  10. Remove the front seat assembly.
  11. Remove the shield cover.
  12. Press the hook (A), then remove the seat cushion (C).
  13. Disconnect the connector (A).
  14. Remove the clip (B) on the front of the seat cushion, then remove the seat cushion cover (A).
    • When removing the ring clip, press on the wire so the wire does not separate from the sponge.
  15. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    • To prevent wrinkles, make sure the material is evenly stretched over the cover (B) before fastening the clips (A).
    • Replace the clips with new ones using the special service tool (C) (09880-4F000).
  16. Remove the following components:
    A. Front Seat Assembly
    B. Seat Back
    C. Seat Cushions
    D. Head Restraint
  17. Loosen the mounting screw, then remove the front inner shield cover (A).
  18. Loosen the mounting bolts, then disconnect the seatback frame (A) and the seat cushion frame (B).
    • Remove the side airbag to replace the side airbag installation location.
    • Before performing any service, fully review the airbag precautions and service procedures (Refer to RT-Airbag System).

    Tightening torque: 44.1 ~ 59 N·m

  19. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Seat Cushion Cover Replacement Seat Frame Replacement

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