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

  1. PRECAUTION 
    WARNING:

    Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing. Refer to PRECAUTION .

  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    WARNING:

    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

  3. REMOVE FRONT SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY RH (w/o Seatback Board) 
  4. REMOVE OUTER SEAT TRACK COVER RH (w/o Seatback Board) 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side. Refer to REMOVAL - Step 4 .

  5. REMOVE INNER SEAT TRACK COVER RH (w/o Seatback Board) 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side. Refer to REMOVAL - Step 5 .

  6. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY RH (w/o Seatback Board) 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side. Refer to REMOVAL - Step 6 .

  7. REMOVE FRONT SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY RH (w/ Seatback Board) 
  8. REMOVE OUTER SEAT TRACK COVER RH (w/ Seatback Board)  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 4
  9. REMOVE INNER SEAT TRACK COVER RH (w/ Seatback Board) 

    for 2WD: Refer to REMOVAL - Step 5

    for 4WD: Refer to REMOVAL - Step 6

  10. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY RH (w/ Seatback Board)  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 7
  11. REMOVE RECLINING ADJUSTER RELEASE HANDLE RH 

    w/o Seatback board: Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side. Refer to DISASSEMBLY - Step 2 .

    w/ Seatback board: Refer to DISASSEMBLY - Step 4

  12. REMOVE FRONT SEAT CUSHION SHIELD RH 

    w/o Seatback board: Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side. Refer to DISASSEMBLY - Step 5 .

    w/ Seatback board: Refer to DISASSEMBLY - Step 5

  13. 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
      GTY245055Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. REMOVE FRONT SEAT CUSHION INNER SHIELD RH 

    w/o Seatback board: Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side. Refer to DISASSEMBLY - Step 8 .

    w/ Seatback board: Refer to DISASSEMBLY - Step 3

  15. 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. Refer to DISASSEMBLY - Step 9 .

    w/ Seatback board: Refer to DISASSEMBLY - Step 24

  16. REMOVE OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SENSOR 
    1. Disconnect the connector.
      Fig 2: Locating Connector With Claw
      GTY205009Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    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.

    3. Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips and occupant classification sensor.
      Fig 3: Locating Occupant Classification Sensor And Clips
      GTY205010Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      When the occupant classification sensor is replaced, be sure to replace the occupant classification ECU as a set.

  17. REMOVE OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION ECU 
    1. Disconnect the connector from the occupant classification ECU.
      Fig 4: Locating Occupant Classification ECU And Screws
      GTY205008Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 2 bolts and occupant classification ECU.
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