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Replaccement
Seat Assembly Replacement
1. | Remove the seat mounting cover.
2. | After loosening the seat assembly mounting bolts, remove the seat assembly (A).
Tightening torque : 44.1 ~ 58.8N.m (4.5 ~ 6.0kgf.m, 32.5~43.4lb-ft)
3. | Disconnect the connector (A), and wirering (B).
4. | Installation is the reverse of removal.
• | Be sure to perform PODS re-zero with the GDS after replacing parts (passenger's) (Refer to page RT-Airbag)
SEAT MOUNTING BOLT INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
• | Set the into the most rearward position. Check then each slide is locked, and then Tighten the front mounting bolt temporarily.
• | Set the seat into most forward position. Check that each slide is locked, and then Tighten the rear mounting bolt completely.
• | Set the seat into the most rearward position. Check the front mounting bolt completely.
• | Check that the seat operates to and fro smoothy and the locking portion locks properly.
Shield Cover Replacement
1. | Remove the silde switch (A) and recliner switch (B).
2. | Using a screwdriver, remove the front shield cover (A).
3. | Using a screwdriver, remove the shield cover (A).
4. | Disconnect the connector (A).
5. | Installation is the reverse of removal.
• | Be sure to perform PODS re-zero with the GDS after replacing parts (passenger's) (Refer to page RT-Airbag)
Seat Back Replacement
• | Replace the seat back assembly if active head rest system is equipped.
1. | Remove the front seat assembly.
2. | Remove the headrest.
3. | Push the clips (B) from the seat back cover (A).
• | Push the middle area of clip using the flat head screwdriver.
• | Be careful not to damage the clip.
4. | Push the hooks (A), from the seat back frame.
5. | Disconnect the connector (A) mounting clip.
6. | Pull out the headrest guides (A) while pinching the end of the guides, and remove them.
7. | Remove the seat back from the frame.
8. | After removing the hogring clips (B) on the front of seat back and remove the seat back cover (A).
9. | Installation is the reverse of removal.
• | To prevent wrinkles, make sure the material is stretched evenly over the cover (B) before securing the hogring clips (A).
• | Replace the hogring clips with new ones using special tool (C) (09880-4F000).
• | Be sure to perform PODS re-zero with the GDS after replacing parts (passenger's) (Refer to page RT-Airbag)
Seat Cushion Cover Replacement
1. | Remove front seat assembly.
2. | Remove the shield cover.
3. | Push the hook (A), remove the seat cushion (C).
4. | Disconnect the connector (A).
5. | After removing the hogring clip (B) on the front of seat cushion and remove the seat cushion cover (A).
• | When removing the hog-ring clip, remove the hog-ring clip with pressing the wire not to separate the wire from the sponge.
6. | Installation is the reverse of removal.
• | To prevent wrinkles, make sure the material is stretched evenly over the cover (B) before securing the hogring clips (A).
• | Replace the hogring clips with new ones using special tool (C) (09880-4F000).
• | Be sure to perform PODS re-zero with the GDS after replacing parts (passenger's) (Refer to page RT-Airbag)
Seat Frame Replacement
1. | Remove the following items:
A. | Front seat assembly
B. | Seat back
C. | Seat cushion
D. | Headrest
2. | After loosening the mounting screw, then remove the front inside shield cover (A).
3. | After loosening the mounting bolts, then disconnect the seat back frame (A) and seat cushion frame (B).
• | Remove the side air bag for replacing side air bag installation seat.
• | Before service, be fully aware of precautions and service procedure relevant to air bag (Refer to page RT-Airbag)
Tightening torque : 44.1 ~ 58.8 N.m (4.5 ~ 6.0 kgf.m, 32.5 ~ 43.4 lb-ft)
4. | Installation is the reverse of removal.
• | Be sure to perform PODS re-zero with the GDS after replacing parts (passenger's) (Refer to page RT-Airbag)