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2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Section 467 (Front Seat): Reassembly

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Reassembly
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  1. Driver's seat only: INSTALL SEAT POSITION AIRBAG SENSOR 

    Install the airbag sensor with a new bolt.

    Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf) 

  2. INSTALL FRONT SEAT CUSHION LOWER SHIELD 
  3. INSTALL SEAT TRACK ADJUSTING HANDLE 
  4. INSTALL RH RECLINING ADJUSTER INSIDE SHIELD 

    Install the adjuster inside shield with the screw.

  5. INSTALL LH RECLINING ADJUSTER INSIDE SHIELD 

    Install the adjuster inside shield with the screw.

  6. INSTALL SEAT CUSHION COVER 
    1. Install the cushion cover to the cushion pad with new hog rings.
    2. Install the cushion cover with pad to the adjuster assy with new hog rings.

      HINT:

      When installing the hog rings, take care to prevent wrinkles as little as possible.

    3. W/Seat heater:

      Install the clip to the adjuster assy.

  7. INSTALL SEATBACK COVER 
    1. Install the seatback cover to the seatback pad with new hog rings.
    2. Install the seatback cover with pad to the seatback frame.

      HINT:

      When installing hog rings, take care to prevent wrinkles as little as possible.

    3. W/Side airbag:

      Install the bracket to the seatback frame.

    4. Install the headrest supports.
  8. INSTALL SEATBACK ASSEMBLY 
    1. W/Seat heater:

      Connect the connector.

    2. Install the seatback assembly and tighten the 4 bolts temporarily, starting from the front side bolt on the outer side tighten them completely.

      Torque: 44 N.m (440 kgf.cm, 32 ft.lbf) 

    3. Install the seatback assembly to the seat adjusters assy with new hog rings.

      HINT:

      When installing hog rings, take care to prevent wrinkles as little as possible.

  9. INSTALL FRONT SEAT INNER BELT 

    Install the inner belt with the bolt.

    Torque: 42 N.m (430 kgf.cm, 31 ft.lbf) 

  10. INSTALL FRONT SEAT CUSHION INNER SHIELD 

    Install the cushion inner shield with the 2 screws.

    Fig 1: Installing Front Seat Cushion Inner Shield With Screws
    G02926768Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. INSTALL FRONT SEAT CUSHION OUTER SHIELD 

    Install the cushion outer shield and Install the cushion outer lower shield with the 3 screws.

    Fig 2: Installing Front Seat Cushion Outer Shield With Screws
    G02926769Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. INSTALL RECLINING ADJUSTER RELEASE HANDLE 
  13. INSTALL VERTICAL ADJUSTER KNOB 
  14. INSTALL HEADREST 
RENDER: 1.0x

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