Honda Civic Service Manual: Front Seat Frame Removal and Installation - Driver's Seat
8511C9 DRIVER SIDE

Removal
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations
and the precautions and procedures before doing repairs or service.
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1. |
Battery Terminal (SRS) - Disconnection |

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Make sure the ignition switch is in LOCK (0).
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2.
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Disconnect and isolate the negative cable and battery sensor
(A) from the battery (B).
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NOTE: Always disconnect the negative side first.
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3.
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Disconnect the positive cable (C) from the battery.
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4.
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Wait at least 3 minutes before starting work.
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Front Seat Belt Lower Anchor Bolt - Driver's Side |

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Remove the lower anchor cap (A).
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2.
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Remove the lower anchor bolt (B).
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1.
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Remove the anchor cover (A).
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2.
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Remove the lower anchor bolt (A).
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Remove the headrest restraint (A).
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Front Seat - Driver's Side |

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1.
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Remove both seat track end covers (A).
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Front side

Rear side

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2.
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Remove the seat mounting bolts (A).
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Power seat

Manual seat

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3.
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Disconnect the connectors (A).
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5. |
Front Cover - Driver's Side |

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Power seat: Remove the front cover (A).
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6. |
Front Seat Height Adjuster Handle - Driver's Side |

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Manual seat with height adjuster: Remove the height adjuster
handle (A).
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7. |
Front Seat Recline Cover - Driver's Side |
Power seat

Manual seat

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Manual seat: Remove the recline knob (A).
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2.
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Remove the recline cover (B).
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8. |
Front Seat Center Cover - Driver's Side |
Power seat

Manual seat

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Remove the center cover (A).
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9. |
Front Seat Cushion - Driver's Side |
2-door, 4-door (power seat)

4-door (manual seat)

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1.
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Release the strap(s) (A).
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Power seat

Manual seat with seat heater

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2.
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With seat heater: Disconnect the connectors (A).
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3.
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With seat heater: Remove the clips (B).
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4.
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With seat heater: Remove the holders (C).
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5.
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Power seat: Disconnect the connectors (D).
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6.
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Power seat: Remove the clips (E) and the holders (F).
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7.
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Power seat: Pull out the harnesses (A) through the holes (B)
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8.
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Manual seat: Release the hook and loop fasteners (A).
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Power seat

Manual seat

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9.
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Release the hook strips (A).
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Power seat

Manual seat

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10.
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Release the hook strips (A).
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11.
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Remove the seat cushion cover/pad (A).
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10. |
Front Seat-Back As Needed - Driver's Side |
2-door, 4-door (power seat)

4-door (manual seat)

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1.
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Release the strap(s) (A).
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2-door, 4-door (manual seat)

4-door (power seat)

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2.
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Detach the connector clip (A) and the harness clips (B), and
release the holder(s) (C).
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3.
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With seat heater: Disconnect the connector (D), and detach the
harness clip(s) (E), then release the holder(s) (F).
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4.
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Unzip the seat-back cover (A).
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5.
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Release the hook strip (B).
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6.
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Release the hook strips (A).
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7.
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Detach the harness clip(s) (A).
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8.
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Pull out the harness(es) (B).
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9.
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Release airbag attachment wires A and B.
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10.
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Release the hooks (A).
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Remove the headrest guides (A).
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12. |
Front Seat-Back Cover/Pad - Driver's Side |

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Remove the seat-back cover/pad (A).
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Remove the side airbag (A).
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14. |
Front Seat Belt Buckle - Driver's Side |

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Remove the front seat belt buckle (A).
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15. |
Front Seat Frame - Driver's Side |
Power seat (side)

Power seat (rear)

Manual seat

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1.
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Remove the upper rail covers (A).
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Power seat

Manual seat

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2.
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Remove the recline inner covers (A).
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Installation
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations
and the precautions and procedures before doing repairs or service.
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1. |
Front Seat Frame - Driver's Side |
Power seat

Manual seat

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1.
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Install the recline inner covers (A).
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Power seat (side)

Power seat (rear)

Manual seat

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2.
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Install the upper rail covers (A).
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2. |
Front Seat Belt Buckle - Driver's Side |
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1.
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Install the front seat belt buckle (A).
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If the side airbag lid is secured with tape, remove the
tape.
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Do not open the lid on the side airbag cover.
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Make sure that the seat-back cover/pad is installed properly.
Improper installation may prevent proper deployment.
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Be sure to install the harness so that they are not pinched
or interfering with other parts.
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Install the side airbag (A), then tighten the new mounting nuts.
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4. |
Front Seat-Back Cover/Pad - Driver's Side |

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1.
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Install the seat-back cover/pad (A).
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1.
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Install the headrest guides (A).
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6. |
Front Seat-Back As Needed - Driver's Side |

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1.
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Install the hooks (A).
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2.
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Install airbag attachment wires A and B.
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3.
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Install the harness clip(s) (A).
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4.
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Install the harness(es) (B).
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5.
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Install the hook strips (A).
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6.
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Zip the seat-back cover (A).
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7.
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Install the hook strip (B).
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2-door, 4-door (manual seat)

4-door (power seat)

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8.
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Install the connector clip (A), the harness clip(s) (B), and
the holder(s) (C).
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9.
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With seat heater: Connect the connector (D), and install the
harness clip(s) (E) and the holder(s) (F).
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2-door, 4-door (power seat)

4-door (manual seat)

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10.
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Install the strap(s) (A).
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7. |
Front Seat Cushion - Driver's Side |

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1.
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Install the seat cushion cover/pad (A).
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Power seat

Manual seat

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2.
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Install the hook strips (A).
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Power seat

Manual seat

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3.
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Install the hook strips (A).
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4.
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Power seat: Install the harnesses (A) through the holes (B)
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5.
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Manual seat: Install the hook and loop fasteners (A).
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Power seat

Manual seat with seat heater

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6.
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With seat heater: Connect the connectors (A).
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7.
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With seat heater: Install the clips (B).
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8.
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With seat heater: Install the holders (C).
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9.
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Power seat: Connect the connectors (D).
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10.
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Power seat: Install the clips (E) and the holders (F).
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2-door, 4-door (power seat)

4-door (manual seat)

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11.
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Install the strap(s) (A).
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8. |
Front Seat Center Cover - Driver's Side |
Power seat

Manual seat

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Install the center cover (A).
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9. |
Front Seat Recline Cover - Driver's Side |
Power seat

Manual seat

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1.
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Install the recline cover (A).
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2.
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Manual seat: Install the recline knob (B).
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10. |
Front Seat Height Adjuster Handle - Driver's Side |

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1.
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Manual seat with height adjuster: Install the height adjuster
handle (A).
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11. |
Front Cover - Driver's Side |

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1.
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Power seat: Install the front cover (A).
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12. |
Front Seat - Driver's Side |
Power seat

Manual seat

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1.
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Connect the connectors (A).
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2.
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Install the clips (B).
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Front side
mmu....in
Rear side

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3.
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Install the seat mounting bolts (A).
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NOTE:
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Tighten the bolts by hand first, then tighten
them to the specified torque.
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Tighten the seat mounting bolts to the specified
torque in the sequence shown. Slide the seat all
the way back and tighten 1 and 2, then slide it
forward and tighten 3 and 4.
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4.
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Install both seat track end covers (A).
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1.
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Install the headrest restraint (A).
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14. |
Front Seat Belt Lower Anchor Bolt - Driver's Side |

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1.
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Assemble the washer, the collar, and the bushing on the lower
anchor bolt as shown.
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NOTE: Apply medium strength liquid thread lock to the lower anchor
bolt before reinstallation.
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2.
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Install the lower anchor bolt (A).
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3.
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Install the anchor cover (B).
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1.
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Install the lower anchor bolt (A).
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2.
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Install the anchor cover (A).
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15. |
Battery Terminal (SRS) - Reconnection |
(o.2ao.sam.
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NOTE: If the battery performs abnormally, test the battery.
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1.
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Clean the battery terminals.
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2.
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Connect the positive cable (A) to the battery (B).
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NOTE: Always connect the positive side first.
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3.
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Connect the negative cable and battery sensor (C) to the battery.
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4.
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Apply multipurpose grease to the terminals to prevent corrosion.
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8591A0 LEFT
Removal
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations
and the precautions and procedures before doing repairs or service.
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8521B9 PASSENGER SIDE
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations
and the precautions and procedures before doing repairs or service.
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instead of the
keyless remote.
Fully insert the key and turn it.
Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key
When you lock the driver’s door with a key, all the
other doors lock at the same time. When unlocking,
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