Front Seat Removal/Installation

Front Seat Removal/Installation

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations and the precautions and procedures, before performing repairs or service.

4-Way Power Seat

NOTE:
- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC tool set to avoid damage when prying components.
- Take care not to scratch the body or tear the seat covers.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.

1. Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the radio and the navigation system, then write down the frequencies for the preset buttons.




2. '04-06 models passenger's seat: Carefully insert the tip of a small screwdriver (A) through the hole in the back of the front seat belt lower anchor cover (B) and into the hole in the front seat belt lower anchor (C).
Unlock the lower anchor by pushing in on the screwdriver. Remove the screwdriver, and then detach the front seat belt anchor plate (D) and anchor cover from the lower anchor.




3. Slide the seat all the way forward, then remove the seat track end covers (A) from the back of both seat tracks.
4. Slide the seat about halfway to the rear so you can access the mounting bolts.
5. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before removing the seat.




6. Remove the bolts securing the front seat.




7. Lift up the front seat, then detach the harness clip (A), and disconnect the power seat connector (B), the side airbag connector (C), and the OPDS/ODS unit connector (D). On '04-05 models, disconnect the weight sensor unit connector (E) or '06 model, disconnect the weight sensor connector (F).
8. With the help of an assistant, carefully remove the front seat through the front door opening.







9. Install the seat in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Apply medium strength type liquid thread lock to the front seat mounting bolts before reinstallation.
- Make sure each connector is plugged in properly.
- Tighten the seat mounting bolts to the specified torque in the sequence shown. Slide the seat all the way back and tighten (A) and (B), then slide it forward and tighten (3) and (4).
- Before attaching the lower anchor bolts, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the seat belts.
- '04-06 models passenger's seat: The triangle marks (A) on the anchor plate (B) and the lower anchor (C) must face the same side. Insert the anchor plate into the lower anchor, and make sure that it is locked securely.
- Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
- Enter the anti-theft codes for the audio and the navigation system, then enter the customer's audio station and XM radio channel presets.
- Reset the clock.
- Perform the power window control unit reset procedure.