Front Seat Assembly: Reassembly

HINT:

• Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
• The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

1. INSTALL OCCUPANT DETECTION ECU (for Front Passenger Side) 
2. INSTALL SEAT POSITION AIRBAG SENSOR (for Driver Side) (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
3. INSTALL FRONT SEAT CUSHION LOWER SHIELD LH 
   1. Attach the claw to install the lower shield.
4. INSTALL FRONT SEAT CUSHION LOWER SHIELD RH 
   1. Attach the claw to install the lower shield.
5. INSTALL RECLINING ADJUSTER UPPER INSIDE COVER LH 
   1. Install the inside cover with the screw.
6. INSTALL RECLINING ADJUSTER UPPER INSIDE COVER RH 
   1. Install the inside cover with the screw.
7. INSTALL RECLINING ADJUSTER LOWER INSIDE COVER LH 
   1. Install the inside cover with the screw.
8. INSTALL RECLINING ADJUSTER LOWER INSIDE COVER RH 
   1. Install the inside cover with the screw.
9. INSTALL FRONT SEATBACK COVER 
   NOTE:

   • Be careful not to damage the cover.
   • When installing the hog rings, avoid wrinkling the cover.
     Fig 1: Installing Hog Rings

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   1. Using hog ring pliers, install the seatback cover to the seatback pad with 4 new hog rings.
   2. Install the seatback cover (with pad) to the seat adjuster.
      Fig 2: Installing Hog Rings

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   3. Attach the 4 claws to install the 2 headrest supports.
      Fig 3: Identifying Headrest Supports

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   4. w/ Front Seat Side Airbag:

      Fully cover the airbag with the 2 seatback cover brackets and install the nut.

      Torque: 5.5 N*m (56 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf) 

      NOTE:

      • For vehicles with side airbags, the seatback cover must be securely installed. If not, the side airbag may not deploy properly.
      • Make sure that the strap is not twisted after installing the bracket.
      • Install the bracket securely.
        Fig 4: Installing Seatback Cover Brackets

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   5. Attach the 2 hooks to the seat adjuster.
      Fig 5: Attaching Hooks To Seat Adjuster

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   6. Using hog ring pliers, attach a rubber with 3 new hog rings.
      Fig 6: Attaching Rubber With New Hog Rings

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   7. Using hog ring pliers, install 3 new hog rings.
      Fig 7: Installing Hog Rings

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10. INSTALL FRONT SEAT CUSHION COVER 
    NOTE:

    • Be careful not to damage the cover.
    • When installing the hog rings, avoid wrinkling the cover.
      Fig 8: Installing Hog Rings

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    1. Using hog ring pliers, install the seat cushion cover to the seat cushion pad with 6 new hog rings.
    2. Using hog ring pliers, install the seat cushion cover (with pad) to the seat adjuster with 2 new hog rings and hooks.
    Fig 9: Installing Hog Rings

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11. INSTALL FRONT SEAT INNER BELT ASSEMBLY LH (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
12. REMOVE FRONT SEAT CUSHION INNER SHIELD LH 
    1. Attach the claw and clip to install the seat cushion inner shield.
    2. Install the screw.
       Fig 10: Installing Front Seat Cushion Inner Shield

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13. INSTALL FRONT SEAT CUSHION SHIELD LH 
    1. Attach the 2 claws and clip to install the seat cushion shield.
    2. Install the screw.
       Fig 11: Installing Front Seat Cushion Shield

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    3. Attach the 2 rubber bands of back of the front seatback cover.
       Fig 12: Attaching Rubber Bands To Back Of Front Seatback Cover

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14. INSTALL RECLINING ADJUSTER RELEASE HANDLE LH 
    1. Attach the claw to install the release handle.