FRONT SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY (w/ Occupant Classification ECU, Occupant Classification Sensor): Removal

PRECAUTION
CAUTION: Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing (See PRECAUTION ).
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
REMOVE FRONT SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY RH (w/o Seatback Board)
REMOVE OUTER SEAT TRACK COVER RH (w/o Seatback Board)
HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side (See REMOVAL ).
REMOVE INNER SEAT TRACK COVER RH (w/o Seatback Board)
HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side (See REMOVAL ).
REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY RH (w/o Seatback Board)
HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side (See REMOVAL ).
REMOVE FRONT SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY RH (w/ Seatback Board)
REMOVE OUTER SEAT TRACK COVER RH (w/ Seatback Board) (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE INNER SEAT TRACK COVER RH (w/ Seatback Board)
for 2WD: (See REMOVAL )

for 4WD: (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY RH (w/ Seatback Board) (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE RECLINING ADJUSTER RELEASE HANDLE RH
w/o Seatback board: Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side (See DISASSEMBLY ).

w/ Seatback board: (See DISASSEMBLY )
REMOVE FRONT SEAT CUSHION SHIELD RH
w/o Seatback board: Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side (See DISASSEMBLY ).

w/ Seatback board: (See DISASSEMBLY )
SEPARATE FRONT SEAT INNER BELT ASSEMBLY RH
1. Remove the nut and separate the front seat inner belt assembly RH.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Front Seat Inner Belt Assembly RH Nut
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REMOVE FRONT SEAT CUSHION INNER SHIELD RH
w/o Seatback board: Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side (See DISASSEMBLY ).

w/ Seatback board: (See DISASSEMBLY )
REMOVE SEPARATE TYPE FRONT SEAT CUSHION COVER WITH PAD RH
w/o Seatback board: Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side (See DISASSEMBLY ).

w/ Seatback board: (See DISASSEMBLY )
REMOVE OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SENSOR
1. Disconnect the connector.
2. Using a screwdriver with the tip wrapped with protective tape, disengage the claw and separate the connector.
  NOTE: Do not kink the pressure hose.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Occupant Classification Sensor Connector
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3. Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips and occupant classification sensor.
NOTE: When the occupant classification sensor is replaced, be sure to replace the occupant classification ECU as a set.

Fig 3: Locating Occupant Classification Sensor Clips
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REMOVE OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION ECU
1. Disconnect the connector from the occupant classification ECU.
2. Remove the 2 bolts and occupant classification ECU.
Fig 4: Locating Occupant Classification ECU Bolts
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