WARNING:
Handling a side air bag improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings in the Workshop Manual before handling the front seat (side air bag integrated)..
If the sliding mechanisms on both sides are not locked after assembling the front seat, the front seat will operate accidentally while the vehicle is driven, which could result in serious injury. After assembling the front seat, shake it up and down and verify that the sliding mechanism on the both sides are locked.
CAUTION:
If the slide bar is operated after the front seat is removed, the left/right slide positions will deviate and the adjuster unit could be damaged after the front seat is installed. After removing a front seat, do not operate the slider lever.
Verify that there are no malfunctions in the forward/back slide of the seat and in the adjuster unit after installing a front seat.
When performing the procedure with a front seat removed from the vehicle, perform the procedure on a clean cloth so as not to damage or soil the seat.
When the passenger's seat is removed, perform the seat weight sensor inspection using the M-MDS after installing the passenger's seat..
When the passenger's seat is replaced with a new one, perform the seat weight sensor calibration using the M-MDS..
Front Door Side
Driver-side (With Power Seat System)
1. Switch the ignition off (LOCK).
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min
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3. Pull the power seat switch knob in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure, and remove it while disengaging tabs A and B.
4. Pull the power seat switch knob in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the figure, and remove it while disengaging tabs C and D.
5. Remove clip E from the front seat cushion frame.
6. Pull up the front seat side cover in the direction of the arrow (3) shown in the figure and set hook F aside.
7. Pull the front seat side cover in the direction of the arrow (4) shown in the figure and disengage the tabs G and H, and the pin.
8. Pull the front seat side cover in the direction of the arrow (5) shown in the figure and set hook I aside.
9. Pull the front seat side cover in the direction of the arrow (6) shown in the figure and set hook J aside.
10. Disconnect the power seat switch connector.
11. Set the wiring harness aside from hooks K and L, and remove the front seat side cover in the direction of the arrow (7) shown in the figure.
12. Remove the power seat switch..
13. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Driver-side (Without power seat system)
CAUTION:
The seat back folds forward when the recliner knob is operated. Be careful when operating the recliner lever.
1. Switch the ignition off (LOCK).
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min
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3. Move the flathead screwdriver wrapped in protective tape in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure and disengage tab A.
4. Move the flathead screwdriver wrapped in protective tape in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the figure and disengage tab B.
5. Remove the recliner lever knob in the direction of the arrow (3) shown in the figure.
6. Affix the protective tape to the position shown in the figure.
7. Using a wood slab, tap the end of the lifter lever knob with the plastic hammer and remove it in the direction of the arrow (4).
8. Remove clip C from the front seat cushion frame.
9. Pull up the front seat side cover in the direction of the arrow (5) shown in the figure and set hook D aside.
10. Pull the front seat side cover in the direction of the arrow (6) shown in the figure and disengage the tabs E and F, and the pin.
11. Pull the front seat side cover in the direction of the arrow (7) shown in the figure and set hook H aside.
12. Pull the front seat side cover in the direction of the arrow (8) shown in the figure and set hook I aside.
13. Remove the front seat side cover.
14. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Passenger-side
CAUTION:
The seat back folds forward when the recliner knob is operated. Be careful when operating the recliner lever.
1. Switch the ignition off (LOCK).
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min
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3. Using a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver, detach tab A in the direction of arrows (1) shown in the figure.
4. Using a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver, detach tab B in the direction of arrows (2) shown in the figure.
5. Remove the recliner lever knob in the direction of the arrow (3) shown in the figure.
6. Remove clip C from the front seat cushion frame.
7. Pull up the front seat side cover in the direction of the arrow (4) shown in the figure and set hook D aside.
8. Pull the front seat side cover in the direction of the arrow (5) shown in the figure and disengage the tabs E and F, and the pin.
9. Pull the front seat side cover in the direction of the arrow (6) shown in the figure and set hook G aside.
10. Pull the front seat side cover in the direction of the arrow (7) shown in the figure and set hook H aside.
11. Remove the front seat side cover
12. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Rear Console Side
1. Switch the ignition off (LOCK).
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min
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3. Remove the front seat..
4. Remove the screw A.
5. Pull up the front seat side cover in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure and set hook B aside.
6. Pull the front seat side cover in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the figure and disengage the tabs C and D, and the pin.
7. Pull the front seat side cover in the direction of the arrow (3) shown in the figure and set hook E aside.
8. Pull the front seat side cover in the direction of the arrow (4) shown in the figure and set hook F aside.
9. Remove the front seat side cover.
10. Install in the reverse order of removal.
DSC Related Parts Sensor Initialization Procedure
WARNING:
If the initialization procedure is not completed, the DSC will not operate
properly and it might cause an unexpected accident. Therefore, after replacing
or removing the DSC HU/CM or SAS control module, make sure to perform the initialization
procedure to insure proper DSC ...
Transfer Removal/Installation [Fw6 Ax EL]
CAUTION:
Performing the following procedures without first removing the front ABS
wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the harness if it is
pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, disconnect the
front ABS wheel-speed sensor (axle side) and ...
Front ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Inspection
Sensor Output Value Inspection
CAUTION:
Resistance inspection using other testers may cause damage to the ABS wheel-speed
sensor internal circuit. Be sure to use the M-MDS to inspect the ABS wheel-speed
sensor.
1. Switch the ignition to off.
2. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2. ...