download 2. Front Driver and Passenger Seat Removal CAUTION: Before beginning
Step 2 wait for at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to
prevent the airbag from deploying. STOP NOTE: The procedures described
below are for the both the front driver and passenger seats, unless
otherwise specified. STOP (a) Remove Front Seat Track Covers 1. Using
a Panel Removal Tool, carefully pry upward and remove the track covers.
(Fig. 2-1) 2. Lift up on the area where the claw was removed. Then
push in the direction of the claw on the opposite side to remove the
outside claw. (Fig. 2-2) 3. Carefully pull the front seat track cover
rearward and remove the front seat track cover. (Fig. 2-3) 37 N-m 27
Ft-lbf. Tape x4 Fig. 2-4 14 mm Socket Fig. 2-5 (b) Remove Front
Seats STOP CAUTION: The procedure described below can affect the SRS
airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag
system before proceeding (See page RS-1 of the service manual). (1)
Move the front seats to the most forward position. (2) Remove the two
14mm bolts from the rear side. (Fig. 2-4)
(3) Move the front seats to the most rearward position. (4) Remove
the two 14mm bolts from the front side. (Fig. 2-4) (5) For
reinstallation, torque to 27 ft-lbf (37 N-m) (6) Tilt the seat backward
exposing the bottom side. (7) Disconnect the connectors under each
seat (refer to service manual): For Driver Side: (Fig. 2-5) For
Passenger Side: (Fig. 2-6) (8) Tape Seat Feet (4) with masking tape to
prevent scratching vehicle during the removal and reinstallation. (Fig.
2-4) STOP STOP (9) Remove the front seats and store on protective
blanket. CAUTION: Place protective blanket on door entry. Be careful
not to damage the vehicle door trim when removing the seats.