Seats — removal and installation
Warning: The models covered by this manual are equipped with a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), more commonly known as airbags. Always disable the airbag system before working in the vicinity of any airbag system component to avoid the possibility of accidental deployment of the airbag, which could cause personal injury (see Chassis electrical system).
Front seat
Warning: The front seat belts are equipped with pre-tensioners, which are pyrotechnic (explosive) devices designed to retract the seat belts in the event of a collision. On models equipped with pre-tensioners, do not remove the front seat belt retractor assemblies, and do not disconnect the electrical connectors leading to the assemblies. Problems with the pre-tensioners will turn on the SRS (airbag) warning light on the dash. If any pre-tensioner problems are suspected, take the vehicle to a dealer service department.
1. Disconnect the cable from the negative terminal of the battery (see Engine electrical systems). Pry out the plastic covers to access the seat tracks and their mounting bolts (see illustration).
i. 1 Use a flat trim tool to remove the trim covers
2. Remove the retaining bolts (see illustration).
i. 2 Seat track retaining bolts (front)
3. Tilt the seat upward to access the underside, then disconnect any electrical connectors and lift the seat from the vehicle.
4. Installation is the reverse of removal.
Rear seat
5. Fold the seat down.
6. Remove the retaining bolts (see illustrations).
i. 6a Remove the front retaining bolts…
i. 6b… and the rear retaining bolts
7. Installation is the reverse of removal.