Repair Procedure

How to use this service information .

WARNING:

SRS components are located in this area. Before doing repairs or service:
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  Review the SRS component locations .
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  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: Without power lumbar support*2: With power lumbar support

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: Torque, N.m (lbf.ft)

: Replace

: Warning/Caution

: Inspection/Adjustment

*: Learning

: SPL Tool

: Required Removal

*1: With seat heater.

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Sub-Procedure

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

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Removal
- Refer to the figure.

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WARNING:

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

Preconditions

12 Volt Battery Negative Terminal Disconnected
NOTE: Wait at least 3 minutes, after disconnecting the 12 volt battery terminal.

Key Information

Do the following before starting your work.

Move:

Driver's seat cushion (full tilt up position)

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.

NOTE: If the seat slide motor malfunction, replace the seat cushion frame assembly.

1. Remove the outer recline cover (a) as needed. (Figure 1)2. Disconnect the connectors (b). (Figure 1)3. Remove the harness clips (c). (Figure 1)4. Remove the hooks (d). (Figure 1)

Figure 2

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5. Remove the seat cushion cover/pad (e) and the cushion spring (f) as needed. (Figure 2)

Figure 3

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6. Remove the harness clips (g). (Figure 3)

Figure 4

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7. Remove the slide motor (h). (Figure 4)8. Disconnect the connector (i). (Figure 4)9. Remove the long flex cable (k), and then remove the tube (m). (Figure 4)10. Remove the short flex cable (n). (Figure 4)

Figure 5 (Inboard rail)

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Figure 6 (Outboard rail)

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11. Connect the one side of the slide motor cable (o) to the drill (p), and the other side of the cable to the transmission hole (q). (Figure 5 and 6)12. 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 RotatingDirection	Seat Moving Direction
Clockwise	r	Forward
Counterclockwise	s	Backward

Function (Outboard rail) (Figure 6)

Drill RotatingDirection	Seat Moving Direction
Counterclockwise	t	Forward
Clockwise	u	Backward

13. Remove the driver's seat mounting bolts.

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Installation

Tighten the bolts by hand first, then tighten them to specifications.

Tightening Procedure

Step	Operation	Object	Specification
1	Hand Tighten	All bolts	-> -> ->
2	Tighten	All bolts	-> -> ->

After Installation

12 Volt Battery Negative Terminal Reconnect

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Sub-Procedure

Figure 1

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Removal

1. Turn over the seat-back cover (a). (Figure 1)2. Remove the hooks (b). (Figure 1)

Figure 2

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3. Refer to 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.
NOTICE:

If you are replacing the side airbag after a deployment, refer to Component Replacement/Inspection After Deployment - Refer to: Airbag and Tensioner Disposal or SRS Component Replacement/Inspection After Deployment for confirming 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
Sub-Procedure

Removal

1. Remove the harness clips (a) and the connector clip (b). (Figure 1)

Figure 1

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2. Remove the harness clips (c). (Figure 2)

Figure 2

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3. Take out the side airbag (d) from the inside of the seat back pad. (Figure 3)

Figure 3

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4. Remove the side airbag (d). (Figure 4)

Figure 4

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Installation

NOTICE:
- 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.
- Do not install the side airbag while it is in a plastic bag.
After Installation

1. 12 Volt Battery Negative Terminal Reconnect 2. 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.
3. 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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Precondition
- 12 Volt Battery Negative Terminal Disconnected
Sub-Procedure

Removal

1. Remove the harness clips (a). (Figure 1)

Figure 1

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2. Remove the clip (b) of the reinforcing cloth. (Figure 2)

Figure 2

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Sub-Procedure

Figure 1

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Removal

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

Figure 2 (With Seat Heater)

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2. Remove the harness clip(s) (b) and the connector clip (c). (Figure 2)
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Sub-Procedure

Removal
- Refer to the figure.
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Sub-Procedure

Removal

Refer to figure 1.

Figure 1

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Installation

Refer to figure 2.
NOTE: Apply the multipurpose grease after tightening the nut.

Lubricant Specifications (Figure 2)

Position	Type
a	Multipurpose grease

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.
NOTICE:

Do not turn the vehicle to the ON mode, while removing or installing the driver's seat position sensor.

Sub-Procedure

Installation

NOTICE:

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
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    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

Figure 1

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Removal

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

Figure 2

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Installation

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

Tool Details (Figure 2)

Name
d	Pliers (Commercially Available)

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Sub-Procedure

Removal

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 and 2)

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