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Disassembly and Assembly
 
 
DISASSEMBLY
 
 
1. Disengage seatback trim fixing retainers .
2. Disengage harnesses fixing seat cushion trim dual lock fasteners .
3. Disengage seat cushion trim fixing retainers .
4. Disengage front center air bag module harness connector and harness fixing clips (with front center air bag module).
: Clip
5. Disengage front side air bag module harness connector and harness fixing clips .
: Clip
6. Disengage seatback trim fixing retainer .
7. Open seatback trim fixing fasteners .
8. Disengage seatback trim fixing retainers .
9. Disengage seat heater harness and harness connector fixing clips .
10. Disconnect seatback heater harness connector .
11. Disengage front side air bag module harness fixing clip .
12. Remove side air bag module mounting nuts .
13. Remove seatback trim fixing hog rings .
14. Remove headrest holder by raising it while pinching the pawls from the bottom the headrest holder.
noteBefore removing headrest holder, check its orientation (front/rear and right/left).
15. Remove fixing screw , and then open front center air bag module fixing inner cloth fastener (with front center air bag module).
16. Remove seatback trim, pad and front side air bag module as a set.
17. Pull out front side air bag module from seatback trim inner cloth.
caution
  • Note how the part is installed for reference during assembly.
  • To prevent accidental explosion, always place the front side air bag module with deploying direction facing upward.
    : Deploying direction
  • To prevent damage to the parts, never impact the front side air bag module.
  • Replace the front side air bag module if it is dropped or sustains an impact.
  • To prevent accidental explosion, never insert any foreign objects (screwdriver, etc.) into the front side air bag module.
  • To prevent accidental explosion, never disassemble the front side air bag module.
  • To prevent accidental explosion, never expose the front side air bag module to temperature of more than 90°C (194°F).
  • To prevent damage to the parts, never allow oil, grease, detergent, or water to come in contact with the front side air bag module.
18. Remove hog rings, and then separate seatback pad and trim.
cautionBefore perform separating operation, check the installed position of hog rings.
19. Remove front center air bag module.
(1) Disengage front center air bag module harness fixing clip .
(2) Remove mounting nuts , and then remove front center air bag module.
: Vehicle front
20. Remove seatback suspension.
(1) Disengage lumber support motor harness connector fixing clip , and then disconnect connector ( with lumber support models).
(2) Disengage lumber support motor harness fixing clip ( with lumber support models).
(3) Remove lumber support unit according to numerical order 1→2 indicated by arrows as shown in figure (with lumber support models).
(4) Disengage fixing portions, and then remove seatback suspension.
21. Remove seatback frame.
(1) Disconnect reclining motor harness connector and disengage seat harness fixing clips (power seat).
(2) Remove seat cushion pad and trim as a set. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly.
(3) Remove out and inside seat cushion finisher inner. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly.
(4) Remove seatback frame mounting bolts, and then remove seatback frame.
 
 
ASSEMBLY
Note the following items, and then assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
caution
  • For hog ring that is removed or crimped unsuccessfully, fix it by using a new hog ring. (Never reuse hog ring.)
  • Always install the hog rings in position.
  • When installing the front side air bag, check that the inner cloth (reinforcement cloth) is not caught in bolt hole.
  • Note the following for front side and center air bag module mounting nuts.
    • Always use new fixing nuts (prevents the nut from loosening).
    • Never tighten nuts twice (prevents improper torque).