Repair Procedures: Replacement

Information 

• When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.
• Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces without marring the surface.
• Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

1. Remove the front seat assembly.

   (Refer to Front Seat - "FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY ")

2. Remove the front seat shield outer cover.

   (Refer to Front Seat - "FRONT SEAT SHIELD OUTER COVER ")

3. Remove the front seat shield inner cover.

   (Refer to Front Seat - "FRONT SEAT SHIELD INNER COVER ")

4. Remove the front seat lower protector (A).
   Fig 1: Removing Front Seat Lower Protector

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5. Separate the clip and remove the air ventilation duct (A).
   Fig 2: Removing Air Ventilation Duct

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6. Disconnect the front seat motor connector (A).
   Fig 3: Disconnecting Front Seat Motor Connector

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7. Loosen the mounting screws and remove the airbag wiring (A).
   Fig 4: Removing Airbag Wiring

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8. Disconnect the power seat limit switch connector (A).
   Fig 5: Disconnecting Power Seat Limit Switch Connector

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9. Loosen the front seat back frame mounting bolts (A).

   Tightening torque: 

   44.1 ~ 53.9 N.m (4.5 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 32.5~ 39.8 lb-ft)

   [LH] 

   Fig 6: Loosening Front Seat Back Frame Mounting Bolts (LH)

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   [RH] 

   Fig 7: Loosening Front Seat Back Frame Mounting Bolts (RH)

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10. Disconnect the front seat back assembly (A) and front seat cushion assembly (B).
    Fig 8: Disconnecting Front Seat Back Assembly And Front Seat Cushion Assembly

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11. Push the lock pin (B), remove the front seat headrest (A).
    Fig 9: Removing Front Seat Headrest

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12. Remove the front seat back board (A).
    1. Separate the upper back cover by pushing the lock pin (B) in the direction of the arrow.
    2. Remove the front seat back cover (A) by lifting in the direction.
    Fig 10: Removing Front Seat Back Board

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13. Turn the front seat back cover inside out. Then pull out the headrest guides (A) while pinching both side of the lower part of the guides, and remove them.
    Fig 11: Pulling Out Headrest Guides

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14. Disconnect the front air ventilation upper duct (A).
    Fig 12: Disconnecting Front Air Ventilation Upper Duct

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15. Remove the protector (A) from the front seat back frame.
    Fig 13: Removing Protector From Front Seat Back Frame

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16. After removing the Velcro tape (A) and hog-ring clips (B) inside the front seat back cover, remove the seat back cover (C).
    Fig 14: Removing Velcro Tape, Hog-Ring Clips And Front Seat Back Cover

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    Fig 15: Front Seat Back Cover

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17. Install in the reverse order of removal.

    Information 

    • Make sure that the connectors are connected completely
    • Replace any damaged clips (or pin-type retainers).
    • To prevent wrinkles, make sure that the cover (B) is stretched evenly before connecting the hog-ring clips (A).
    • Replace the hog-ring clips with new ones using special tool (C) (09880-4F000).

Fig 16: Replacing Hog-Ring Clips

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