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pecial Tools Required
20-114 Dashboard
Dashboard/Steering Hanger Beam Disassembly/Reassembly
Fastener Locations
:Bolt,5
5x0.8mm
5N·m
(0.5 kgf·m,
4lbf·ft) A
B
B C
D
A D
KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014
NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.
 Take care not to scratch the dashboard and related parts.
 Take care not to bend the brackets.
 Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.
1. Remove the dashboard/steering hanger beam (see page 20-108).
2. Remove these items from the dashboard:  Instrument panel (see page 20-98)
 Gauge control module (speedo) trim (see page20-99)
 Subdisplay visor (see page 20-100)
 Navigation unit, with navigation system – ’06-08 models (see page 23-155)
– ’09 model (see page 23-355)
 Audio unit, without navigation system – ’06-08 models (see page 23-80)
– ’09 model (see page 23-256)
 Passenger’s airbag (see page 24-189)
 Gauge control module (speedo) (see page 22-277)
 Gauge control module (tach) (see page 22- 277)
3. Remove the bolts. 4

. From the back of the dashboard, release the hooks
(A), then remove the center joint duct (B).
5. From the back of the dashboard, disconnect the tweeter connectors (A), the front accessory power
socket connector (B), and the sunlight sensor
connector (C), then detach the harness clips (D).
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20-115
A
B
C
D
A
A
A
A
A
Fastener Locations
:Screw,6
A
:Screw,1
B
(Silver) (Black)
6. From the back of the dashboard, remove the
screws (A, B), then separate the dashboard (C) from
the steering hanger beam (D).
7. Assemble the dashboard and steering hanger beam in the reverse order of disassembly, and note
these items:
 Make sure the dashboard wire harness is not pinched.
 Make sure the connectors are plugged in properly.
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20-116Seats
Component Location Index
REAR SEAT
FRONT SEAT
(Driver’s)
FRONT SEAT
(Passenger’s) Removal/Installation, page 20-131
Seat-back Latch Replacement, page 20-135
Seat-back Release Lever/Cable
Removal/Installation, page 20-136
Armrest Beverage Holder Replacement, page 20-137
Armrest Replacement, page 20-138
Seat-back Cover Replacement, page 20-139
Seat Side Bolster Cover Replacement, page 20-143
Seat Cushion Cover Replacement, page 20-143
Armrest Cover Replacement, page 20-144
Active Head Restraint Inspection, page 20-117
Removal/Installation, page 20-118
Seat Frame Replacement, page 20-122
Seat-back Cover Replacement, page 20-123
Seat Cushion Cover Replacement, page 20-127
Active Head Restraint Inspection, page 20-117
Removal/Installation, page 20-118
Seat Frame Replacement, page 20-120
Seat-back Cover Replacement, page 20-123
Seat Cushion Cover Replacement, page 20-127
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Resetting Head Restraint Position
Inspection
20-117
Front Seat Active Head Restraint Inspection
A
B
Locked B BB
Full stroke Normal
250 mm
(9.84 in.)
A
B
C
D
250 mm
(9.84 in.)
Above50mm(2.0in.)
(Level)
A
NOTE: If the vehicle has been in a collision, always
inspect the active head restraint, even if they appear
reusable, by doing the following procedure.1. Push the head restraint (A) forward fully from the locked position to release the inertial lock (B).
2. Slowly raise the head restraint into the normal position. 3. Fold the seat-back forward, then recline the seat-
back to the first lock position, and adjust the head
restraint to the highest position.
4. Apply masking tape on the top of the head restraint.
5. Make marks (A) on both sides at 250 mm (9.84 in.) upward from the roots of the head restraint frame
(B) along the back of the head restraint (C) surface.
Make a center of these points as a datum point (D).
6. Push the head restraint (A) forward, and measure the level amount of the head restraint movement.
The head restraint should move than 50 mm (2.0 in.)
without resistance. If it is less than 50 mm (0.2 in.),
or the head restraint does not move smoothly,
replace the seat frame assembly:
 Passenger’s seat (see page 20-120)
 Driver’s seat (see page 20-122)
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20-118 Seats
Front Seat Removal/Installation
A
A
7/16
-20 UNF
32 N·m
(3.3 kgf·m, 24 lbf·ft)
A
B
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SRS components are located in this area. Review the
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RS component locations (see page 24-11) and the
precautions and procedures (see page 24-13) before
doing repairs or service.
NOTE:  Put on gloves to protect your hands.
 When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.
 Take care not to scratch the body or tear the seat covers.
 Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.
1. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure (see page 22-68), and wait at least 3 minutes before
beginning work.
2. Tilt the steering wheel all the way up, and push it all the way in. Adjust the seat-back recline to a
middle position.
3. Slide the front seat forward fully. Carefully pry up on the bottom edge of the anchor cover (A) to
release the hooks, and remove the cover. 4.

Remove the lower anchor bolt (A).
5. Remove the seat track outer end covers (A) and the seat track center end covers (B) from the back of
both seat tracks.
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Passenger’s seat
Driver’s seat
20-119
Fastener Locations
:Bolt,2
10x1.25mm
Fastener Locations :Bolt,2
10x1.25mm A
B C
D
F
A
A B
C
D E
A
6. Remove the rear seat track bolts.
7. Slide the front seat rearward fully, and remove the
front seat track bolts. 8. Lift up the front seat, then detach the harness clips
(A), and disconnect the side airbag connector (B),
the seat belt switch connector (C), and the seat belt
buckle tensioner connector (D). On the driver’s seat,
disconnect the seat heater subharness connector
(E) or the seat position sensor connector. On the
passenger’s seat, disconnect the seat heater
subharness connector (F) or the ODS unit
subharness connector.
(cont’d)
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Passenger’s Seat
20-12020-120 Seats
Front Seat Removal/Installation
(cont’d)
Front Seat Frame Replacement
Fastener Locations
:Bolt,4
10x1.25mm
34 N·m
(3.5 kgf·m, 25 lbf·ft) A
A
B
C
Fastener Locations
:Clip,4
A
9. With the help of an assistant, carefully remove thefront seat through the front door opening.
10. Install the seat in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
 Apply medium strength liquid thread lock to the seat mounting bolts before reinstallation.
 Tighten the seat mounting bolts to the specified torque in the sequence shown. Slide the seat (A)
all the way back and tighten and , then slide
it forward and tighten and . The driver’s seat
is shown; the passenger’s seat is similar.
 Tighten the bolts by hand first, then tighten them to specification with a torque wrench.
 Make sure each connector is plugged in properly.
 Check for any DTCs that may have been set during repairs, and clear them.
 Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure (see page 22-68). Calibrate the ODS unit after any of these actions
(see page 24-27):
 Front passenger’s seat replacement (including any seat components)
 Replacement of the front seat weight sensors
 After a vehicle collision
NOTE:  Put on gloves to protect your hands.
 Apply oil to the pivot portions of the slide locks.
 Apply multipurpose grease to the sliding portions of the seat tracks.
 If the side airbag has deployed, replace the seat frame and related pieces with new ones (see page
24-185).
1. Remove the front seat (see page 20-118).
2. Remove these items:  Front seat-back cover (see page 20-123)
 Front seat cushion cover (see page 20-127)
 ODS unit (see page 24-209)
 Front seat belt buckle (see page 24-6)
3. Remove the clips, then remove the recline inner covers (A) and module holder (B) from the seat
frame (C).
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Passenger’s Seat
20-12020-120 Seats
Front Seat Removal/Installation
(cont’d)
Front Seat Frame Replacement
Fastener Locations
:Bolt,4
10x1.25mm
34 N·m
(3.5 kgf·m, 25 lbf·ft) A
A
B
C
Fastener Locations
:Clip,4
A
9. With the help of an assistant, carefully remove thefront seat through the front door opening.
10. Install the seat in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
 Apply medium strength liquid thread lock to the seat mounting bolts before reinstallation.
 Tighten the seat mounting bolts to the specified torque in the sequence shown. Slide the seat (A)
all the way back and tighten and , then slide
it forward and tighten and . The driver’s seat
is shown; the passenger’s seat is similar.
 Tighten the bolts by hand first, then tighten them to specification with a torque wrench.
 Make sure each connector is plugged in properly.
 Check for any DTCs that may have been set during repairs, and clear them.
 Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure (see page 22-68). Calibrate the ODS unit after any of these actions
(see page 24-27):
 Front passenger’s seat replacement (including any seat components)
 Replacement of the front seat weight sensors
 After a vehicle collision
NOTE:  Put on gloves to protect your hands.
 Apply oil to the pivot portions of the slide locks.
 Apply multipurpose grease to the sliding portions of the seat tracks.
 If the side airbag has deployed, replace the seat frame and related pieces with new ones (see page
24-185).
1. Remove the front seat (see page 20-118).
2. Remove these items:  Front seat-back cover (see page 20-123)
 Front seat cushion cover (see page 20-127)
 ODS unit (see page 24-209)
 Front seat belt buckle (see page 24-6)
3. Remove the clips, then remove the recline inner covers (A) and module holder (B) from the seat
frame (C).
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20-121
Fastener Locations
6x1.0mm
9.8 N·m
(1.0 kgf·m,
7.2 lbf·ft)
:Bolt,4
AB
C A
B
C A
(Black)
B
(White)
4. Remove the bolts, and release the seat cushion springs (A) from the hooks (B), then remove the
seat cushion frame (C).
5. Remove the front seat weight sensors (see page 24-207). 6. If necessary, remove the bushing (A, B) from the
seat cushion frame (C).
7. Install the new seat frame in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
 Make sure the ODS unit connector is plugged in properly.
 If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
 Push the clips into place securely.
 Make sure the seat wiring harnesses are routed properly and are not pinched.
 Calibrate the ODS unit, if necessary (see page 24-27).
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Driver’s Seat
20-122 Seats
Front Seat Frame Replacement (cont’d)
A
B
C
D
Fastener Locations
:Clip,3
A
E
Check the operation of the driver’s seat position sensor
after any of these actions (see page 24-29):
 Driver’s seat position sensor replacement
 Cover plate (front side of driver’s seat slide rail) replacement
NOTE:  Put on gloves to protect your hands.
 Apply oil to the pivot portions of the slide lock.
 Apply multipurpose grease to the sliding portions and pivot portions of the seat tracks.
 If the side airbag has deployed, replace the seat frame and related pieces with new ones (see page
24-185).
1. Remove the front seat (see page 20-118).
2. Remove these items:  Front seat-back cover/pad (see page 20-123)
 Front seat cushion cover/pad (see page 20-127)
 Driver’s seat position sensor (see page 24-211)
 Front seat belt buckle (see page 24-6) 3. Remove the clips, then remove the recline inner
covers (A), the outer upper rail cover (B), the inner
upper rail cover (C) and the module holder (D) from
the seat frame (E).
4. Install the new seat frame in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
 Make sure the driver’s seat position sensor connector is plugged in properly.
 If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
 Push the clips into place securely.
 Make sure the seat wiring harnesses are routed properly and not pinched.
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