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..
NOTE:
When removing the front seat from the vehicle or putting it back in, it can be performed smoothly by removing the headrest.
1. Switch the ignition off (LOCK).
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min
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3. Press part A in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure and disengage tabs, move the lever in the direction of the arrow (2) and disconnect the connector in the direction of the arrow (3).

4. Remove the bolts in the order of (1), (2), (3), (4) shown in the figure, then take the front seat out from the opened front door.

5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Front Seat Rail Guide Cover Removal/Installation
Front Seat Side Cover Removal/InstallationAir Intake Actuator [Full Auto Air Conditioner]
Purpose
The air intake actuator moves the air intake door in the blower unit to switch
the air intake port.
Function
The air intake actuator drives the motor based on the signal from the climate
control unit and moves the air intake door to the FRESH or REC position.
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Differential Oil Temperature Sensor
Purpose, Function
The differential oil temperature sensor detects the rear differential oil
temperature based on the resistance of the thermistor, and inputs it to the
AWD CM.
Construction
The differential oil temperature sensor is installed in the rear differential
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Washer Motor Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Set the front over fender aside..
3. Set the mudguard (RH) aside..
4. Remove the front bumper..
5. Disconnect the washer motor connector from the washer motor.
6. Disconnect the windshield washer hose from the washer motor.
7. Disconnect the ...