Removal & Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Subaru Outback, 2001 Subaru Legacy, 2001 Subaru Impreza, and 2001 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: To avoid injury from accidental front seat side air bag deployment, read and carefully follow all WARNINGS and SERVICE PRECAUTIONS.

NOTE: For information on air bag DIAGNOSIS & TESTING or DISPOSAL PROCEDURES, see lemon-25(R) AIR BAG SERVICE & REPAIR MANUAL, DOMESTIC & IMPORTED MODELS.

While pressing headrest lock button, remove headrest. Tilt backrest forward. Adjust seat to full forward position.
Remove bolt cover at rear of slide rail. Remove 2 bolts at rear sides of seat rails.
Adjust seat to full rear position. Remove 2 bolts at front seat rails.

CAUTION: Air bag system has a backup power supply. Wait for 20 seconds or more after disconnecting battery.

Fig 1: Locating Side Air Bag Electrical Connector

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Fig 2: Locating Seat Heater & Seat Belt Warning Electrical Connectors

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Disconnect negative battery cable. Disconnect side air bag electrical connector under seat (if equipped). See Fig 1 . Disconnect seat heater and seat belt warning electrical connectors (if equipped). See Fig 2 .
Remove front seat from vehicle. To install, reverse removal procedure. Install and tighten four slide rail bolts. Ensure smooth operation of seat assembly.