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Split Bench Seat Replacement




Split Bench Seat Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
2. Move the seat back and disconnect the seat air bag electrical connector, located under the seat, yellow in color.
3. Remove the front seat adjuster track covers. Refer to Front Seat Adjuster Track Finish Cover Replacement (Front Seat Adjuster Track Finish Cover Replacement).
4. Position the front seat forward to between the mid-position and full forward and also the full-up position.
5. Remove the front seat adjuster to floor pan bolts.
6. Move the seat to a center position over the adjuster.
7. Remove the electrical connector to the power motor harness.




8. Remove the seat belt nut from the door side of the seat.
9. Remove the head restraint. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Head Restraint Replacement (Driver or Passenger Seat Head Restraint Replacement).
10. Tip the seat forward to remove it from the front hook attachments.
11. Remove the front seat from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Position the front seat into the vehicle.
2. Tip the front seat forward to engage the front hook attachments.
3. Connect the front seat electrical connectors.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

4. Install the front seat adjuster to floor pan bolts.

Tighten the front seat adjuster to floor pan bolts to 42 Nm (31 lb ft).

5. Reposition the front seat to the full back position.
6. Install the front seat track adjuster covers. Refer to Front Seat Adjuster Track Finish Cover Replacement (Front Seat Adjuster Track Finish Cover Replacement).




7. Install the seat belt nut to the seat stud.

Tighten the nut to 42 Nm (31 lb ft).

8. Install the head restraint. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Head Restraint Replacement (Driver or Passenger Seat Head Restraint Replacement).
9. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.
10. Position the seat to the original position.