Install Front Seat

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Install Front Seat
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  1. Slide the front seat to the front most position.
    NOTE: Make sure that seat adjuster locks.
  2. Without holding the seat track adjusting handle, mount the seat to the vehicle.

    HINT:

    If holding the seat track adjusting handle, the adjusted front most position will slip off.

  3. Tighten the bolts on the rear side temporarily, tighten them completely starting from the bolt on the inner side.

    Torque: 37 N.m (375 kgf.cm, 27 ft.lbf)Β 

  4. Slide the seat to the rearmost position to install the bolts on the front side.

    Torque: 37 N.m (375 kgf.cm, 27 ft.lbf)Β 

RENDER: 1.0x

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