Repair Procedure

How to use this manual .

WARNING:

SRS components are located in this area. Before doing repairs or service:
1. -
  Review the SRS component locations .
2. -
  Review the precautions and procedures .

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: Torque, N.m (lbf.ft)

: Replace

: Warning/Caution

: Inspection/Adjustment

*: Learning

■: SPL Tool

: Required Removal

*1: Remove the bolt with a TORX Plus socket, 50 IP.

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: Torque, N.m (lbf.ft)

: Replace

: Warning/Caution

: Inspection/Adjustment

*: Learning

■: SPL Tool

: Required Removal

*1: With ventilated seat

*2: With 16-way power seat

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: Torque, N.m (lbf.ft)

: Replace

: Warning/Caution

: Inspection/Adjustment

*: Learning

■: SPL Tool

: Required Removal

*1: With 16-way power seat

*2: Remove the bolt with a TORX Plus socket, 25 IP.

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: Torque, N.m (lbf.ft)

: Replace

: Warning/Caution

: Inspection/Adjustment

*: Learning

■: SPL Tool

: Required Removal

*1: With ventilated seat

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Sub-Procedure

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Removal
- Refer to the figure.
B.-
Sub-Procedure

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Removal
- Refer to the figure.

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Preconditions

Driver's seat cushion (full tilt up position)
12 Volt Battery Negative Terminal Disconnected
NOTE: Wait at least 3 minutes, after disconnecting the 12 volt battery terminal.

Sub-Procedure

Figure 1

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Removal

How to access the driver's seat mounting bolts for the case of the seat slide motor malfunction.

1. Remove the outer recline cover (a) as needed. (Figure 1)

2. Disconnect the connector (b). (Figure 1)

3. Remove the harness clip (c). (Figure 1)4

With 16-way power seat: Remove the seat cushion cover belt (d) from the hooks. (Figure 1)

5. Remove the hooks (e). (Figure 1)

Figure 2

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6. Remove the cushion cover/pad (f) as needed. (Figure 2)

Figure 3

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7. Remove the harness clip (i). (Figure 3)

8. Remove the cushion spring (k). (Figure 3)

Figure 4

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9. Remove the clip (m), and then remove the slide motor (n). (Figure 4)

10. Disconnect the connector (o). (Figure 4)

11. Remove the long flex cable (p), and then remove the tube (q). (Figure 4)

12. Remove the short flex cable (r). (Figure 4)

Figure 5 (Inboard rail)

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Figure 6 (Outboard rail)

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13. Connect the one side of the slide motor cable (s) to the drill (t), and the other side of the cable to the transmission hole (u). (Figure 5 and 6)

14. Operate the drill to the slide rail, alternating between the inboard and the outboard rails to directions needed for each rail. (Figure 5 and 6)

Function (Inboard rail) (Figure 5)

Drill Rotating Direction	Seat Moving Direction
Clockwise	Forward (v)
Counterclockwise	Backward (w)

Function (Outboard rail) (Figure 6)

Drill Rotating Direction	Seat Moving Direction
Counterclockwise	Forward (x)
Clockwise	Backward (y)

15. Remove the driver's seat mounting bolts.

Figure 7

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Installation

12 Volt Battery Negative Terminal Reconnect
Tighten the bolts by hand first, then tighten them to specifications. (Figure 7)

After Installation

If the driver's seat was replaced, clear the driving position memory .

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Sub-Procedure

Figure 1

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Removal

1. From under the seat cushion, release the elastic straps (a) from the seat cushion frame springs. (Figure 1)

Figure 2

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2. Refer to the figure 2.
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Sub-Procedure

Figure 1

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Removal

1. Remove the hooks (a). (Figure 1)

Figure 2

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2. Refer to the figure 2.
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Key Information

Do the following before starting your work.

Remove:
- Driver's Seat-Back Outer Panel
Sub-Procedure

Removal
- Refer to the figure.
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After Installation
- Driving Position Memory Clear
K.-
Sub-Procedure

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Removal
- Refer to the figure.
L.-
Sub-Procedure

Figure 1

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Removal

1. Refer to the figure 1.

Figure 2

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Installation

1. Install the parts as shown. (Figure 2)
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WARNING:
- Review the precautions and procedures before doing repairs or service .
- Wait at least 3 minutes, after disconnecting the 12 volt battery terminal.
NOTE:
If you are replacing the side airbag after a deployment, refer to Component Replacement/Inspection After Deployment - Refer to: SRS Component Replacement/Inspection After Deployment for a complete list of other parts that must also be replaced.

NOTE:
- When troubleshooting, do not remove the driver's seat. Disconnect only the side airbag inflator connector from under the driver's seat.
Preconditions
- 12 Volt Battery Negative Terminal Disconnected
Key Information

Do the following before starting your work.

Remove:
- Driver's Seat-Back Outer Panel
Sub-Procedure

Figure 1

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Removal

1. Disconnect the connector (a). (Figure 1)

2. Remove the harness clips (b). (Figure 1)

Figure 2

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3. Release the hook and loop fasteners (c). (Figure 2)

4. Remove the hooks (d). (Figure 2)

5. Turn over the seat-back pad (e). (Figure 2)

Installation
NOTE:
- Make sure that the seat-back cover/pad is installed properly. Improper installation may prevent proper deployment.
- Be sure to install the harness so that they are not pinched or interfering with other parts.
After Installation
- 12 Volt Battery Negative Terminal Reconnect
- Seat Operation Confirm
  - Move the driver's seat and the seat-back through their full ranges of movement, making sure the harnesses are not pinched or interfering with other parts.
- SRS Operation Confirm
  - Turn the vehicle to the ON mode, and check that the SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds and then goes off.
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Sub-Procedure

Removal

1. Release the hooks (a) and hook and loop fasteners (b). (Figure 1)

Figure 1

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2. Remove the left side airbag.

3. Turn over the driver's seat-back cover (c). (Figure 2)

Figure 2

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4. Remove the clips (d) of the reinforcing cloth. (Figure 2)

5. Release the hooks (e). (Figure 3)

Figure 3

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Sub-Procedure

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Removal
- Refer to the figure.
R.-
Sub-Procedure

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Removal
- Refer to the figure.
After Installation
- Driving Position Memory Clear
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Sub-Procedure

Figure 1

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Removal

1. Release the hook and loop fasteners (a). (Figure 1)

Figure 2

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2. Remove the elastic straps (b) and the hooks (c). (Figure 2)

3. With 16-way power seat: Remove the seat cushion cover belt (d) from the hooks. (Figure 2)
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NOTE: Do not turn the vehicle to the ON mode, while removing or installing the driver's seat position sensor.

Sub-Procedure

Installation

NOTE: Be sure to install the harness so it is not pinched or interferes with other parts.

After Installation
- Driver's Seat Position Sensor Operation Check
- SRS Operation Confirm
  1. -
    Turn the vehicle to the ON mode, and check that the SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds and then goes off.
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Sub-Procedure

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Removal
- Refer to the figure.
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WARNING:
Wear goggles or safety glasses to prevent eye injury.

Sub-Procedure

Figure 1

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Removal
- Drill the rivet heads off with a drill bit (a). (Figure 1)
  NOTE: Keep area clean from metal shavings.
Drill Bit Specifications (Figure 1)

Specification

a 4 mm (0.16 in)

Figure 2

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Installation
- Firmly install the power thigh support (b) with the rivets (c). (Figure 2)
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WARNING:
Wear goggles or safety glasses to prevent eye injury.

Sub-Procedure

Figure 1

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Removal
- Drill the rivet heads off with a drill bit (a). (Figure 1)
  NOTE: Keep area clean from metal shavings.
Drill Bit Specifications (Figure 1)

Specification

a 4 mm (0.16 in)

Figure 2

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Installation
- Firmly install the power thigh support motor (b) with the rivets (c). (Figure 2)
After Installation
- Driving Position Memory Clear
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Sub-Procedure

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Removal
- Refer to the figure.
AA.-
WARNING:
Wear goggles or safety glasses to prevent eye injury.

Sub-Procedure

Figure 1

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Removal
- Drill the rivet heads off with a drill bit (a). (Figure 1)
  NOTE: Keep area clean from metal shavings.
Drill Bit Specifications (Figure 1)

Specification

a 4 mm (0.16 in)

Figure 2

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Installation
- Firmly install the bolster motor (b) with the rivets (c). (Figure 2)
After Installation
- Clear the Driving Position Memory
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Sub-Procedure

Figure 1

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Removal

1. Remove the upholstery rings (a), and then remove the seat-back cover (b). (Figure 1)

2. Release the hook and loop fastener (c). (Figure 1)

Figure 2

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Installation

NOTE: Replace all of the upholstery rings (d) with new ones, and fasten the front seat-back cover (e) to the wires (f) using pliers (g). (Figure 2)
AE.-
Sub-Procedure

Removal

NOTE: The driver's seat-back heater is glued to the driver's seat-back pad. When removing it, take care not to damage the driver's seat-back pad.

Installation
- Attach the driver's seat-back heater (a) to the reference position.
  NOTE: Once the driver's seat-back heater is in place on the driver's seat-back, tuck the bridge folds (b) of the driver's seat-back heater evenly into the grooves of the driver's seat-back pad (c).
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Sub-Procedure

Removal

NOTE: The driver's seat-back ventilation bag is glued to the driver's seat-back pad. When removing it, take care not to damage the driver's seat-back pad.

Installation
- Attach the driver's seat-back ventilation bag according to the shape of the driver's seat-back pad.
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Sub-Procedure

Figure 1

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Removal

1. Remove the upholstery rings (a), and then remove the seat cushion cover (b). (Figure 1)

Figure 2

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Installation

NOTE: Replace all of the upholstery rings (c) with new ones, and fasten the driver's seat cushion cover (d) to the wires (e) using pliers (f). (Figure 2)
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Sub-Procedure

Removal
- Disconnect the connector (a). (Figure 1)
- Remove the harness clips (b). (Figure 1)
NOTE: The driver's seat cushion heater is glued to the driver's seat cushion pad. When removing it, take care not to damage the driver's seat cushion pad.

Figure 1

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Installation
- Attach the driver's seat cushion heater (c) to the reference position. (Figure 2)
  NOTE:
  Once the driver's seat cushion heater is in place on the driver's seat cushion, tuck the bridge folds (d) of the driver's seat cushion heater evenly into the grooves of the driver's seat cushion pad (e). (Figure 2)
Figure 2

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Sub-Procedure

Removal

NOTE: The driver's seat cushion ventilation bag is glued to the driver's seat cushion pad. When removing it, take care not to damage the driver's seat cushion pad.
AJ.-

Sub-Procedure

Removal
- Refer to the figure.
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Sub-Procedure

Removal
- Refer to the figure.
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Sub-Procedure

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Removal
- Refer to the figure.