Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Front Seat Disassembly/Reassembly - Passenger's Manual
Special Tools Required
KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations for the appropriate model:
- '03 model (see 2003 MODEL )
- '04-06 models (see 2004-2006 MODELS )
Also review the precautions and procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ) before performing repairs or service.
The seat weight sensor (SWS) unit must be calibrated (see CALIBRATING THE FRONT PASSENGER'S WEIGHT SENSOR UNIT ) after any of these procedures:
- Front passenger's seat replacement (including any seat components)
- Replacement of the seat weight sensors
- Replacement of the seat weight sensor unit
- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when prying components.
- Route the seat wire harness correctly.
- Make sure the bushing and pivot washer are installed correctly.
- Apply multipurpose grease to the moving portion of the seat track.
- To prevent wrinkles in the seat-back cover, stretch the material evenly over the pad.
- If the seat-back pad or the OPDS unit is replaced with new one, reinitialize the OPDS unit (see INITIALIZING THE OPDS (OCCUPANT POSITION DETECTION SYSTEM) UNIT WITH MANUAL MODE ).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.