Front Seat Side Airbag Assembly (For Power Seat) -- Removal |
- CAUTION:
- Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing (CAMRY_ACV40 RM000000KT1054X.html).
- If the side airbag was deployed, replace the front seat assembly with a new one.
1. REMOVE FRONT SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY |
2. REMOVE SEAT TRACK COVER |
Operate the power seat switch knob and move the seat to the position farthest forward.
Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 claws and remove the seat track cover.
- HINT:
- Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
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3. REMOVE INNER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER |
Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 claws and remove the inner seat track bracket cover.
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4. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY |
Operate the power seat switch knob and move the seat to the rearmost position.
Remove the 2 bolts on the front seat track bracket.
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Operate the power seat switch knob and move the seat to the position farthest forward.
Remove the 2 bolts on the rear seat track bracket.
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Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
- CAUTION:
- Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent the airbag and seat belt pretensioner from deploying (CAMRY_ACV40 RM000000KT1054X.html).
Disconnect the connectors under the seat. Then remove the front seat assembly.
5. REMOVE RECLINING POWER SEAT SWITCH KNOB |
Using a screwdriver, detach the reclining power seat switch knob.
- HINT:
- Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
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6. REMOVE SLIDE AND VERTICAL POWER SEAT SWITCH KNOB |
Using a screwdriver, detach the slide and vertical power seat switch knob.
- HINT:
- Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
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7. REMOVE FRONT SEAT CUSHION SHIELD ASSEMBLY |
Disconnect the 2 hooks.
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Remove the 5 screws.
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Disengage the claw and separate the front seat cushion shield assembly.
Disconnect the connector from the front power seat lumbar switch.
8. REMOVE FRONT SEAT INNER BELT ASSEMBLY |
for Driver seat:
Disconnect the connectors and disengage the 4 clamps.
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for Passenger seat:
Disconnect the connector and disengage the 3 clamps.
Remove the nut and front seat inner belt assembly.
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9. REMOVE FRONT INNER SEAT CUSHION SHIELD |
Remove the screw.
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Using a clip remover, detach the clip.
Using a screwdriver, detach the claw and remove the front inner seat cushion shield.
- HINT:
- Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
10. REMOVE FRONT SEAT BACK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY |
Remove the 2 screws.
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Disconnect the 14 clamps and front separate type seatback cover.
Pull the seatback board in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration to detach the 2 claws. Then, remove the seatback board.
11. REMOVE FRONT SEAT HEADREST SUPPORT (for LH Side) |
Detach the 2 claws and remove the headrest support.
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12. REMOVE FRONT SEAT HEADREST SUPPORT (for RH Side) |
13. REMOVE FRONT SEPARATE TYPE SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY |
Remove the 2 hog rings and 3 hooks.
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Remove the nut and 2 seatback cover brackets.
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Remove the front separate type seatback cover with pad.
14. REMOVE FRONT SEAT SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY |
Disconnect the 4 wire harness clamps from under the seat.
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Disconnect the 2 clamps.
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Remove the 2 nuts and the front seat side airbag assembly.
- CAUTION:
- The nuts must not be reused.
- Make sure that the seat frame assembly is not deformed. If it is, replace it with a new one.