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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2005OUTBACK I, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)BODY & FRAMESEATSSEATSFRONT SEATDISASSEMBLYPASSENGER'S SEATPOWER SEAT
2005 Subaru Outback i, Standard

Power Seat

2005 Subaru Outback i, StandardSECTION Power Seat
CAUTION: Never disassemble the seat cushion frame assembly and slide rail, remove the occupant detection control module and each load cell sensor, or disconnect the harness connector, since the occupant detection control module, each load cell sensor and harness of occupant detection system (passenger's seat only) are installed as seat frame assembly.
  1. Remove the seat from vehicle.
  2. Remove the screw (A), clip (B) and claw (C), disconnect the connector of power seat switch, and then remove the seat side cover outside.
    Fig 1: Removing Seat Side Cover Outside
    G03833836Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Loosen the screw to remove seat side cover inside.
    Fig 2: Removing Seat Side Cover Inside
    G03833837Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the TORX® bolt to remove inner seat belt.
    Fig 3: Removing Inner Seat Belt
    G03833838Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the two reclining hinge bolts from each RH and LH side.
    Fig 4: Removing Two Reclining Hinge Bolts
    G03833839Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the seat cushion pad and cover from seat cushion frame assembly.
    CAUTION: Never disassemble the seat cushion frame assembly and slide rail, remove the occupant detection control module and each load cell sensor, or disconnect the harness connector, since the occupant detection control module, each load cell sensor and harness of occupant detection system (passenger's seat only) are installed as seat frame assembly.
  7. Remove the hog rings (A), and then remove the seat cushion cover from seat cushion pad.
    Fig 5: Removing Seat Cushion Cover From Seat Cushion Pad
    G03833840Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Refer to "DRIVER'S SEAT"  for disassembly procedure of backrest and headrest.
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