WARNING:
Handling a front seat (with built-in side air bag) improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings before handling a front seat (with built-in side air bag)..
CAUTION:
After removing a front seat, do not operate the slider lever. If the slider lever is operated, the left and right slide positions will deviate, and the slide adjuster may be damaged after the front seat is installed.
Verify that there are no malfunctions in the sliding mechanism after installing a front seat.
When performing the procedure with a front seat removed from the vehicle, perform the procedure on a clean rag so as not to damage or soil the seat.
When the passenger's seat is removed, perform the seat weight sensor inspection using the M-MDS after installing the passenger's seat..
When the passenger's seat is replaced with a new one, perform the seat weight sensor calibration using the M-MDS..
NOTE:
When removing the front seat out of the vehicle or putting it back in, it can be performed smoothly by removing the headrest.
Driver-side
Vehicles without power seat system
1. Switch the ignition to off.
2. Remove the battery cover..
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait 1 min or more
..
4. Detach hook A while pulling the adjuster cover No.1 and No.2 in the direction of the arrow (1), and remove it in the direction of arrow (2) shown in the figure.
5. Detach hook B while pulling the adjuster cover No.3 in the direction of the arrow (3), (4) and remove it in the direction of arrow (5) shown in the figure.
6. Pull up the adjuster cover No.4 in the direction of arrow (6) shown in the figure, while remove the hook C.
7. Remove the front cover.(Vehicles with power seat system).
8. Disconnect the connector.
9. Remove the bolts, then remove the front seat.
10. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Vehicles with power seat system
1. Switch the ignition to off.
2. Remove the battery cover..
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait 1 min or more
..
4. Detach hook A while pulling the adjuster cover No.1 and No.2 in the direction of the arrow (1), and remove it in the direction of arrow (2) shown in the figure.
5. Detach hook B while pulling the adjuster cover No.3 in the direction of the arrow (3), (4) and remove it in the direction of arrow (5) shown in the figure.
6. Pull up the adjuster cover No.4 in the direction of arrow (6) shown in the figure, while remove the hook C.
7. Remove the front cover.(Vehicles with power seat system).
8. Remove the bolts, then remove the front seat.
9. Disconnect the connector.
10. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Passenger-side
1. Switch the ignition to off.
2. Remove the battery cover..
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait 1 min or more
..
4. Remove the belt anchor cover..
5. Remove the lower anchor of the front seat belt installation bolt..
6. Detach hook A and B while pulling the adjuster cover No.1 in the direction of the arrow (1), (2) and remove it in the direction of arrow (3) shown in the figure.
7. Detach hook C while pulling the adjuster cover No.3 in the direction of the arrow (4) and remove it in the direction of arrow (5) shown in the figure, while remove the tab D, F and hook E.
8. Detach hook G and H while pulling the adjuster cover No.4 in the direction of the arrow (6), (7) and remove it in the direction of arrow (8) shown in the figure, while remove the tab I and J.
CAUTION:
When pulling the adjuster cover No.4, be careful not to damage the hooks and tabs.
9. Disconnect the connector.
10. Remove the bolts, then remove the front seat.
11. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Oil Seal Replacement [FS5 A EL]
1. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No. 2..
2. Remove the oil seal.
a. Drain the ATF..
b. Remove the drive shaft and/or joint shaft..
CAUTION:
The oil seal is easily damaged by the sharp edges of the drive shaft splines.
Do not let the splines contact the oil seal.
c. Remo ...
Rear Door Trim Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Move the hook in the direction of arrow shown in the figure using a tape-lapped
flathead screwdriver and detach it from the rear door trim.
CAUTION:
Affix protective tape to the rear door trim and assist handle cover to prevent
damag ...
Starter Cut Relay Removal/Installation [MTX]
Advanced Keyless Entry And Push Button Start System Only
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
Front scuff plate (LH).
Front side trim (LH).
Side wall.
Console.
3. Set the hood release lever out of the way..
4. Remove the ...