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Front Seat Assembly: Reassembly

  1. INSTALL FRONT SEAT WIRE 
    1. Connect the connectors.
    2. Engage the clamps to install the front seat wire.
  2. INSTALL SEAT HEATER CONTROL (See  INSTALLATION   ) 
  3. INSTALL SEAT CLIMATE CONTROL BLOWER (w/ Climate Control Seat System) 
    1. Install the seat climate control blower and bracket with the 3 bolts and 3 nuts.
    Fig 1: Identifying Bolts, Nuts, Bracket And Seat Climate Control Blower
    G05254010Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL SEAT CUSHION CLIMATE CONTROL BLOWER (w/ Climate Control Seat System) 
    1. Engage the 2 claws to install the seat cushion climate control blower.
    2. Install the seat cushion climate control blower with the screw.

      Torque: 2.6 N*m (27 kgf*cm, 23 in.*lbf) 

    3. Connect the connector.
      Fig 2: Installing Seat Cushion Climate Control Blower With Screw
      G05254021Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSTALL SEAT CUSHION CLIMATE CONTROL DUCT (w/ Climate Control Seat System) 
    1. Engage the 2 claws to install the seat cushion climate control duct.
    2. Engage the 2 clamps (B).
    3. Engage the 2 clamps (A).
      Fig 3: Installing Seat Cushion Climate Control Duct
      G05254022Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. INSTALL SEATBACK CLIMATE CONTROL BLOWER (w/ Climate Control Seat System) 
    1. Using a T30 "TORX" socket, install the seatback climate control blower with the 6 "TORX" bolts.
      Fig 4: Identifying Bolts And Seatback Climate Control Blower
      G05254007Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Connect the 4 clamps and connector.
      Fig 5: Locating Connector
      G05254006Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. INSTALL LUMBAR SUPPORT ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the lumbar support adjuster with the 2 screws.
    2. Connect the connector.
    Fig 6: Identifying Screws And Lumbar Support Adjuster Assembly
    G05254005Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. INSTALL SEAT POSITION SENSOR (for Driver Side)  (See INSTALLATION )
  9. INSTALL SEAT SLIDE POSITION SENSOR PROTECTOR 
  10. INSTALL FRONT SEAT LOWER CUSHION SHIELD LH 
    1. Engage the hook.
    2. Install the front seat lower cushion shield LH with the screw.
    Fig 7: Identifying Front Seat Lower Cushion Shield LH
    G05254004Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. INSTALL FRONT SEAT LOWER CUSHION SHIELD RH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.

  12. INSTALL RECLINING ADJUSTER INSIDE COVER LH 
    1. Install the reclining adjuster inside cover LH with the screw.
    Fig 8: Identifying Reclining Adjuster Inside Cover LH
    G05254003Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. INSTALL RECLINING ADJUSTER INSIDE COVER RH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.

  14. INSTALL SEAT RECLINING ADJUSTER INSIDE COVER LH 
    1. Engage the claw and clamp.
    2. Install the reclining adjuster inside cover LH with the 2 screws.
    Fig 9: Identifying Claw And Seat Reclining Adjuster Inside Cover LH
    G05254002Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. INSTALL SEAT RECLINING ADJUSTER INSIDE COVER RH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.

  16. INSTALL FRONT SEATBACK HEATER ASSEMBLY (w/ Climate Control Seat System) 
    1. Using a tracker, install the front seatback heater to the end of the seat cover with the 11 new tack pins.
      Fig 10: Identifying Tack Pins
      G05254001Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  17. INSTALL FRONT SEPARATE TYPE SEATBACK COVER 
    1. Using hog ring pliers, install the front separate type seatback cover with 8 new hog rings.
      NOTE:
      • Be careful not to damage the cover.
      • When installing the hog rings, take care to minimize wrinkles as much as possible.
    Fig 11: Installing Front Separate Type Seatback Cover With Hog Rings
    G05254030Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  18. INSTALL FRONT SEPARATE TYPE SEATBACK COVER WITH PAD 
    1. Install the front separate type seatback cover with pad to the front seatback spring assembly.
    2. Install the front seatback cover bracket with the nut.

      Torque: 5.0 N*m (51 kgf*cm, 44 in.*lbf) 

      NOTE:
      • For vehicles with side airbags, the side airbags may not be activated normally unless the front seatback cover is securely installed.
      • Check that the strap is not twisted after installing the bracket.
      • Install the bracket securely.
        Fig 12: Identifying Nut And Bracket
        G05253999Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Engage the hooks.
      Fig 13: Locating Hooks
      G05253998Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  19. INSTALL FRONT SEAT HEADREST SUPPORT 
    1. Engage the 2 claws to install the front seat headrest support.
    Fig 14: Identifying Claws And Front Seat Headrest Support
    G05253997Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  20. INSTALL FRONT SEAT HEADREST SUPPORT 
  21. INSTALL FRONT SEATBACK BOARD COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Engage the 2 hooks and install the front seatback board cover sub-assembly.
      Fig 15: Identifying Hooks And Front Seatback Board Cover Sub-Assembly
      G05253996Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  22. INSTALL FRONT SEATBACK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Engage the 2 claws.
    2. Install the front seatback board sub-assembly with the 2 screws.
      Fig 16: Identifying Front Seatback Board Sub-Assembly
      G05254035Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  23. INSTALL FRONT SEAT CUSHION HEATER ASSEMBLY (w/ Climate Control Seat System) 
    1. Using a tacker, install the front seat cushion heater to the end of the seat cover with the 28 new tack pins.
      Fig 17: Identifying Tack Pins
      G05253994Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  24. INSTALL FRONT SEPARATE TYPE SEAT CUSHION COVER (w/o Seat Cushion Front Edge Adjustment Function) 
    1. Using hog ring pliers, install 18 new hog rings.
      NOTE:
      • Be careful not to damage the cover.
      • When installing the hog rings, take care to minimize wrinkles as much as possible.
        Fig 18: Installing Hog Rings
        G05254037Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using hog ring pliers, install 3 new hog rings.
      NOTE:
      • Be careful not to damage the cover.
      • When installing the hog rings, take care to minimize wrinkles as much as possible.
        Fig 19: Installing Hog Rings
        G05254038Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  25. INSTALL FRONT SEPARATE TYPE SEAT CUSHION COVER (w/ Seat Cushion Front Edge Adjustment Function) 
    1. Using hog ring pliers, install 14 new hog rings.
      NOTE:
      • Be careful not to damage the cover.
      • When installing the hog rings, take care to minimize wrinkles as much as possible.
        Fig 20: Installing Hog Rings
        G05254039Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using hog ring pliers, install 3 new hog rings.
      NOTE:
      • Be careful not to damage the cover.
      • When installing the hog rings, take care to minimize wrinkles as much as possible.
      Fig 21: Installing Hog Rings
      G05254038Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  26. INSTALL FRONT SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  27. INSTALL FRONT SEPARATE TYPE SEAT CUSHION COVER WITH PAD (w/o Seat Cushion Front Edge Adjustment Function) 
    1. Engage the hooks.
    2. Install the 2 clips.
      Fig 22: Locating Hooks And Front Separate Type Seat Cushion Cover With Pad
      G05253983Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Engage the hook.
      Fig 23: Identifying Hook
      G05253982Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Engage the 4 clamps.
      Fig 24: Locating Clamps
      G05253981Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Connect the connector and engage the 2 clamps.
      Fig 25: Locating Connector
      G05253980Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Engage the 4 clamps and claw.
    7. Connect the 2 connectors.
      Fig 26: Locating Connectors
      G05253979Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  28. INSTALL FRONT SEPARATE TYPE SEAT CUSHION COVER WITH PAD (w/ Seat Cushion Front Edge Adjustment Function) 
    1. Engage the 2 hooks to install the front separate type seat cushion cover with pad.
      NOTE:
      • Be careful not to damage the cover.
      • When installing the hog rings, take care to minimize wrinkles as much as possible.
        Fig 27: Locating Hooks And Front Separate Type Seat Cushion Cover With Pad
        G05253989Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Engage the hooks.
    3. Install the 2 clips.
      Fig 28: Locating Hooks And Clamp
      G05253988Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Engage the hook.
      Fig 29: Identifying Hook
      G05254048Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Engage the 4 clamps.
      Fig 30: Locating Clamps
      G05253981Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Connect the connector and engage the 2 clamps.
      Fig 31: Locating Connector
      G05253980Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    7. Engage the 4 clamps and claw.
    8. Connect the 2 connectors.
      Fig 32: Locating Connectors
      G05253979Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  29. INSTALL LOWER NO. 4 SEAT TRACK SPACER 
    1. Install the lower No. 4 seat track spacer with the 2 screws.
      Fig 33: Identifying Screws And Lower No. 4 Seat Track Spacer
      G05253978Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  30. INSTALL FRONT SEAT INNER CUSHION SHIELD 
    1. Engage the 2 claws and clip.
    2. Install the front seat inner cushion shield with the screw.
      Fig 34: Identifying Claws And Clip
      G05253977Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  31. INSTALL FRONT POWER SEAT SWITCH (w/ Seat Position Memory System) 
    1. Install the power seat switch with the 3 screws.
    2. Connect the 2 connectors.
    Fig 35: Locating Connector
    G05253976Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  32. INSTALL FRONT POWER SEAT SWITCH (w/o Seat Position Memory System) 
    1. Install the power seat switch with the 3 screws.
    2. Connect the connector.
  33. INSTALL LOWER NO. 3 SEAT TRACK SPACER 
    1. Install the lower No. 3 seat track spacer with the 2 screws.
      Fig 36: Identifying Screws And Lower No. 3 Seat Track Spacer
      G05253975Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  34. INSTALL FRONT POWER SEAT LUMBAR SWITCH 
    1. Install the front power seat lumbar switch with the 2 screws.
      Fig 37: Identifying Screws And Front Power Seat Lumbar Switch
      G05253974Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  35. INSTALL SEAT VARIABLE CUSHION SWITCH (w/ Seat Cushion Front Edge Adjustment Function) 
    1. Install the seat variable cushion switch with the 2 screws.
      Fig 38: Identifying Screws And Seat Variable Cushion Switch
      G05253973Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  36. INSTALL FRONT INNER NO. 1 SEAT CUSHION SHIELD 
    1. Install the front inner No. 1 seat cushion shield with the 2 screws.
      Fig 39: Identifying Screws And Front Inner No. 1 Seat Cushion Shield
      G05253972Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  37. INSTALL FRONT SEAT CUSHION SHIELD ASSEMBLY 
    1. Connect the 2 clamps and 2 connectors.
      Fig 40: Identifying Clamps And Connectors
      G05253971Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Engage the 2 claws.
    3. Install the front seat cushion shield assembly with the 8 screws.
      Fig 41: Identifying Screws And Front Seat Cushion Shield Assembly
      G05253970Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Install the 2 rubber bands on the backside of the front seatback board sub-assembly.
      Fig 42: Locating Rubber Bands
      G05253969Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  38. INSTALL SLIDE AND VERTICAL POWER SEAT SWITCH KNOB 
    1. Install the slide and vertical power seat switch knob.
      Fig 43: Identifying Slide And Vertical Power Seat Switch Knob
      G05254062Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  39. INSTALL RECLINING POWER SEAT SWITCH KNOB 
    1. Install the reclining power seat switch knob.
    Fig 44: Identifying Reclining Power Seat Switch Knob
    G05254063Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  40. INSTALL OCCUPANT DETECTION ECU  (See INSTALLATION )
  41. INSTALL FRONT SEAT INNER BELT ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )