Front Seat Assembly (For Sedan) -- Reassembly |
- CAUTION:
- Wear protective gloves. Sharp surfaces on the front seat adjuster frame could cause injuries to your hands.
- HINT:
- The procedure described below is for the driver side of LHD. Use the same procedure for both the front passenger and driver sides of LHD, unless otherwise specified.
1. INSTALL SEAT POSITION SENSOR (for Driver Side) |
w/Front Passenger Airbag:
Provisionally install the seat position sensor.
Text in Illustration *1 Sensor *2 Seat Rail *3 Feeler Gauge - NOTICE:
- If the seat position sensor has been damaged, or there are any cracks, dents or other defects in the case, bracket or connector, replace the seat position sensor with a new one.
- When installing the seat position sensor, make sure that the SRS wiring does not interfere with other parts and is not pinched between other parts.
Install a 1 mm (0.04 in.) feeler gauge between the seat rail and seat position sensor, as shown in the illustration.
- HINT:
- Make sure that the clearance between the seat position sensor and seat rail is within 0.6 to 2 mm (0.023 to 0.079 in.).
Push the top of the seat position sensor toward the seat rail.
While holding the seat position sensor, tighten the bolt using "TORX" socket wrench T30.
- Torque:
- 8.0 N*m{80 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf}
2. INSTALL SEAT POSITION SENSOR PROTECTOR (for Driver Side) |
w/Front Passenger Airbag:
Engage the pin and install a new seat position sensor protector.
- NOTICE:
- Do not damage portion A, shown in the illustration, when installing the seat position sensor protector.
3. INSTALL OCCUPANT DETECTION ECU (for Front Passenger Side) |
w/Front Passenger Airbag:
Engage the claw and install the occupant detection ECU.
4. INSTALL FRONT SEAT WIRE |
w/Front Passenger Airbag:
Install the front seat wire with the 2 clamps.
Connect the 5 connectors.
5. INSTALL FRONT SEAT CUSHION PROTECTOR |
Install the 2 front seat cushion protectors.
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6. INSTALL FRONT SEAT CUSHION LOWER SHIELD RH |
w/ Vertical Adjuster:
Engage the claw and install the front seat cushion lower shield.
Tighten the screw.
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w/o Vertical Adjuster:
Engage the 2 claws and install the front seat cushion lower shield.
Tighten the screw.
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7. INSTALL FRONT SEAT CUSHION LOWER SHIELD LH |
w/ Vertical Adjuster:
Engage the 2 claws and install the front seat cushion lower shield.
Tighten the screw.
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w/o Vertical Adjuster:
Engage the claw and install the front seat cushion lower shield.
Tighten the screw.
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8. INSTALL FRONT SEATBACK BRACKET |
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Install the front seatback bracket sub-assembly with the 2 nuts.
- Torque:
- 5.5 N*m{56 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf}
9. INSTALL RECLINING ADJUSTER OUTSIDE COVER RH |
Install the reclining adjuster outside cover with the screw.
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10. INSTALL RECLINING ADJUSTER OUTSIDE COVER LH |
- HINT:
- Use the same procedure as for the RH side.
11. INSTALL RECLINING ADJUSTER INSIDE COVER RH |
Engage the claw and install the reclining adjuster inside cover.
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Tighten the screw.
12. INSTALL RECLINING ADJUSTER INSIDE COVER LH |
Engage the claw and install the reclining adjuster inside cover.
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Tighten the screw.
Install the clamp.
13. INSTALL VERTICAL ADJUSTER SPACER (w/ Vertical Adjuster) |
Engage the claw and install the vertical adjuster spacer.
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14. INSTALL FRONT SEAT BACK COVER (for Cover Separate Type) |
Using hog ring pliers, install the front seat back cover with 6 new hog rings.
Text in Illustration *1 New Hog Ring *2 Hog Ring Pliers - NOTICE:
- Do not soil or scratch the front seat back cover.
- When installing hog rings, minimize wrinkles as much as possible.
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15. INSTALL FRONT SEATBACK COVER PAD |
Install the front seatback cover pad.
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w/Front Seat Airbag:
Install the nut.
- Torque:
- 5.5 N*m{56 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf}
- NOTICE:
- For vehicles with side airbags, the side airbags may not be activated normally unless the front seatback cover is securely installed.
- Check that the strap is not twisted after installing the bracket.
- Install the bracket securely.
Using hog ring pliers, install 2 new hog rings.
Text in Illustration *1 New Hog Ring *2 Hog Ring Pliers
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for Cover Separate Type:
Using hog ring pliers, install the 3 new hog rings.
Text in Illustration *1 New Hog Ring *2 Hog Ring Pliers
Using hog ring pliers, install 3 new hog rings.
Text in Illustration *1 New Hog Ring *2 Hog Ring Pliers
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16. INSTALL FRONT SEAT HEADREST SUPPORT |
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*1 | Protruding |
- HINT:
- Use the same procedure for both sides.
Align the protruding portion of the front seat headrest support with the installation groove of the front seat adjuster frame.
Engage the 2 claws and install the front seat headrest support.
17. INSTALL FRONT SEAT CUSHION COVER (for Cover Separate Type) |
Using hog ring pliers, install the front seat cushion cover with 10 new hog rings.
Text in Illustration *1 New Hog Ring *2 Hog Ring Pliers - NOTICE:
- Do not soil or scratch the front seat cushion cover.
- When installing hog rings, minimize wrinkles as much as possible.
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18. INSTALL FRONT SEAT CUSHION (for Cover Separate Type) |
Engage the 7 hooks and the 2 claws and install the front seat cushion.
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Using hog ring pliers, install 2 new hog rings.
Text in Illustration *1 New Hog Ring *2 Hog Ring Pliers
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Engage the 2 hooks.
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19. INSTALL FRONT SEAT CUSHION COVER PAD (for Adhesive Type Seat) |
Install the front seat cushion cover pad with the 2 clips.
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Engage the 2 claws and the 7 hooks.
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20. INSTALL FRONT SEAT CUSHION OUTER SHIELD |
Engage the 2 claws and the clip and install the front seat cushion outer shield.
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Tighten the screw.
21. INSTALL RECLINING ADJUSTER RELEASE HANDLE |
Engage the claw and install the reclining adjuster release handle.
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22. INSTALL VERTICAL ADJUSTER KNOB (w/ Vertical Adjuster) |
Install the vertical seat adjuster knob.
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Tighten the 2 screws.
23. INSTALL VERTICAL ADJUSTER COVER (w/ Vertical Adjuster) |
Engage the 3 claws and install the vertical adjuster cover.
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24. INSTALL FRONT SEAT CUSHION INNER SHIELD |
Engage the claw and the clip and install the front seat cushion inner shield.
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Tighten the screw.
25. INSTALL FRONT SEAT INNER BELT ASSEMBLY |
Install the front seat inner belt with the nut.
- Torque:
- 42 N*m{430 kgf*cm, 31 ft.*lbf}
- NOTICE:
- Do not place the front seat inner belt over the convex areas of the front seat adjuster frame.
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Install the wire harness into the claw of the front seat cushion inner shield.
for Driver Side:
Install the 2 clamps.
Install the connector.
Connect the seat position sensor connector.
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for Front Passenger Side:
Install the 2 clamps.
Install the connector.
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