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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU1998LEGACY BRIGHTON WAGON AWD F4-2.2L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMESEATSSERVICE AND REPAIRFRONT SEAT
1998 Subaru Legacy Brighton Wagon AWD F4-2.2L SOHC
Front Seat
1998 Subaru Legacy Brighton Wagon AWD F4-2.2L SOHCSECTION Front Seat
REMOVAL
1. While operating knob (located on top of backrest), lift headrest out with hand placed between backrest and headrest.
2. Pull reclining lever back to fold backrest all the way forward. While pulling slide adjuster lever, move seat all the way forward.
3. Disconnect connector under driver's seat.
4. Disconnect side airbag connector. (Side airbag equipped vehicle).
5. Remove bolt cover at rear end of slide rail.
6. Remove bolts securing seat rear.
7. While pulling slide adjuster lever, slide seat all the way back.
8. Remove bolts securing front of seat.
9. Remove front seat from vehicle, then install headrest.
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to scratch seat when removing it from vehicle.
- After the front seat has been removed from side airbag equipped vehicle, store it as instructed in AIRBAG REPAIR SECTION.
INSTALLATION
1. While operating knob (located on top of backrest), lift headrest out with hand placed between backrest and headrest.
2. Pull reclining lever back to fold backrest all the way forward. Pull slide adjuster lever and move lower slide rail all the way backward.
3. Position seat in compartment and align the holes on the seat with the holes on the vehicle body side.
4. Secure the front of seat using inward and outward bolts (A) and (B) in that order.
5. While pulling slide adjuster lever, move seat all the way forward.
6. Secure the rear of seat using inward and outward bolts (C) and (D) in that order.
7. Install bolt (E).
8. Connect connector under driver's seat.
9. Connect side airbag connector. (Side airbag equipped model)
CAUTION: Check that all lock plate pawls are completely and equally inserted into the holes in the slide rail brackets.
10. After installation, ensure that all mechanisms operate properly and lock.
11. If any mechanism does not function properly, loosen bolts (C), (D) and (E), slide seat as required, insert all lock plate pawls into holes in slide rail brackets, and tighten bolts (C), (D) and (E) in that order.
12. Install bolt cover on rear end of slide rail.
13. Install headrest on backrest.
NOTE: Tighten bolts in the designated order.
1. While operating knob (located on top of backrest), lift headrest out with hand placed between backrest and headrest.
2. Pull reclining lever back to fold backrest all the way forward. While pulling slide adjuster lever, move seat all the way forward.
3. Disconnect connector under driver's seat.
4. Disconnect side airbag connector. (Side airbag equipped vehicle).
5. Remove bolt cover at rear end of slide rail.
6. Remove bolts securing seat rear.
7. While pulling slide adjuster lever, slide seat all the way back.
8. Remove bolts securing front of seat.
9. Remove front seat from vehicle, then install headrest.
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to scratch seat when removing it from vehicle.
- After the front seat has been removed from side airbag equipped vehicle, store it as instructed in AIRBAG REPAIR SECTION.
INSTALLATION
1. While operating knob (located on top of backrest), lift headrest out with hand placed between backrest and headrest.
2. Pull reclining lever back to fold backrest all the way forward. Pull slide adjuster lever and move lower slide rail all the way backward.
3. Position seat in compartment and align the holes on the seat with the holes on the vehicle body side.
4. Secure the front of seat using inward and outward bolts (A) and (B) in that order.
5. While pulling slide adjuster lever, move seat all the way forward.
6. Secure the rear of seat using inward and outward bolts (C) and (D) in that order.
7. Install bolt (E).
8. Connect connector under driver's seat.
9. Connect side airbag connector. (Side airbag equipped model)
CAUTION: Check that all lock plate pawls are completely and equally inserted into the holes in the slide rail brackets.
10. After installation, ensure that all mechanisms operate properly and lock.
11. If any mechanism does not function properly, loosen bolts (C), (D) and (E), slide seat as required, insert all lock plate pawls into holes in slide rail brackets, and tighten bolts (C), (D) and (E) in that order.
12. Install bolt cover on rear end of slide rail.
13. Install headrest on backrest.
NOTE: Tighten bolts in the designated order.
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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.