Body (Interior and Exterior)

Front Seat Assembly

5steps
~30min
2/5difficulty
02040608010053.940N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Components and Component Location

Component Location

1. Front Seat Back Frame Assembly 2. Front Seat Cushion Frame Assembly

Repair Procedures

Replacement

  1. Remove the front seat back cover.

    (Refer to Front Seat - "Front Seat Back Cover")

  2. Remove the front seat cushion cover.

    (Refer to Front Seat - "Front Seat Cushion Cover")

  3. Remove the side airbag (SAB) module.

    (Refer to Airbag Module - "Side Airbag (SAB) Module")

  4. Loosen the mounting bolts, then separate the front seatback frame assembly (A) and the front seat cushion frame assembly (B).

    Tightening Torque: 44.1–54 N·m

  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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