WARNING:
Handling a side air bag improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings/cautions 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..
1. Switch the ignition off (LOCK).
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min
..
3. Remove the following parts:
a. Front seat.
b. Front seat side cover.
c. Front seat back component.
d. Front seat cushion trim.
e. Front buckle.
f. Seat track position sensor.
g. Front seat adjuster unit.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Front Seat Back Trim Removal/Installation
Front Seat Cushion Trim Removal/InstallationWheel Hub, Steering Knuckle Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed
sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness if it is pulled
by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, disconnect the ABS wheel-speed
sensor connector (axle sid ...
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Switch Panel Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the car-navigation unit. (with car-navigation system).
3. Insert your hand from the lower side of the lower panel (without car-navigation
system) or the area where the car-navigation unit was installed (with car-navigation
system), press t ...