Body (Interior and Exterior)

Front Seat Frame Assembly Repair Procedures

6steps
~36min
2/5difficulty
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Replacement

  • Wear gloves to protect your hands.
  • When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver or a trim tool, wrap the tool with protective tape and apply protective tape to the surrounding parts to prevent damage.
  • Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove the interior trim parts so as not to damage the surface.
  • Be careful not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
  1. Remove the front seat rear cover. (Refer to Front Seat - Front Seat Rear Cover).
  2. Remove the front seat cushion cover. (Refer to Front Seat - Front Seat Cushion Cover)
  3. Remove the side airbag module (SAB). (Refer to Airbag System - "Side Airbag Module (SAB)").
  4. Remove the lumbar support assembly. (Refer to Body Electrical System - "Lumbar Support Assembly")
  5. Loosen the mounting bolts, then separate the front seat back frame assembly (A) and front seat cushion frame assembly (B).
  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    • Remove the side airbag to replace the side airbag mounting location. (Refer to Passive Safety System - Side Airbag (SAB) Module).
    • Before performing service, thoroughly review the precautions and service procedures related to the airbag. (Refer to Passive Safety System - "Side Airbag Module (SAB)").

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