Front Seatback Heater Installation

Using a tacker, install the front seatback heater assembly to the end of the seatback cover with the 4 tack pins.

Using hog ring pliers, install the separate type front seatback cover with 4 new hog rings.

NOTICE:

1. Be careful not to damage the cover.
   
2. When installing the hog rings, take care to minimize wrinkles as much as possible.
   

Temporarily install the front seatback cover with pad to the front seat frame assembly with adjuster.

Engage the 4 claws and install the 2 front seat headrest supports.

w/ Front Seat Side Airbag:

1. Install the front seatback cover bracket with the nut.
   

   Torque:

   5.5 N*m{56 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf}

   NOTICE:

   1. For vehicles with side airbags, the side airbags may not be activated normally unless the front seatback cover is securely installed.
      
   2. Check that the strap is not twisted after installing the bracket.
      
   3. Install the bracket securely.
      

Using hog ring pliers, install 3 new hog rings.

NOTICE:

1. Be careful not to damage the cover.
   
2. When installing the hog rings, take care to minimize wrinkles as much as possible.
   

Using hog ring pliers, install the front seatback cover with pad with 4 new hog rings.

NOTICE:

1. Be careful not to damage the cover.
   
2. When installing the hog rings, take care to minimize wrinkles as much as possible.
   

Insert the guide and temporarily install the front seat cushion inner shield as shown in the illustration.

Engage the claw.

Install the front seat cushion inner shield with the screw.

Install the front seat inner belt assembly with the nut.

Torque:

41 N*m{420 kgf*cm, 30 ft.*lbf}

NOTICE:

Do not overlap the anchor part of the seat belt and protruding part of the seat adjuster.

Connect each connector and clamp.

Engage the 2 guides.

Engage the claw.

Install the front seat cushion shield with the 3 screws.

Install the vertical adjusting handle with the 2 screws.

Engage the 2 claws and install the vertical adjuster knob cap.

Engage the claw and install the reclining adjuster release handle.

Place the front seat assembly in the cabin.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

Connect the connectors under the seat.

Temporarily install the front seat assembly with the 4 bolts.

Lift up the seat track adjusting handle and move the seat to the rearmost position.

Tighten the 2 bolts on the front side of the seat.

Torque:

37 N*m{377 kgf*cm, 27 ft.*lbf}

HINT:

Tighten the bolts in the order indicated in the illustration.

Lift up the seat track adjusting handle and move the seat to the foremost position.

Tighten the 2 bolts on the rear side of the seat.

Torque:

37 N*m{377 kgf*cm, 27 ft.*lbf}

HINT:

Tighten the bolts in the order indicated in the illustration.

While sliding the front seat, check that the left and right adjusters move together smoothly and lock simultaneously.
If the seat adjusters do not lock simultaneously, loosen the bolts securing the seat to adjust the adjuster position.

Lift up the seat track adjusting handle and move the seat to the rearmost position.

Engage the 2 claws and install the inner seat track cover.

Engage the 2 claws and install the outer seat track cover.