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SE-2
General Description
SEATS
1. General Description
A: COMPONENT
1. FRONT SEAT (DRIVER’S SEAT)
(1) Backrest cover (11) Rear leg cover inside (21) Power seat switch unit
(2) Backrest pad (12) Seat cushion cover (22) Seat heater unit
(3) Backrest frame ASSY (13) Seat cushion pad (23) Lumber support lever
(4) Headrest ASSY (14) Seat cushion frame ASSY (24) Slide rail cover
(5) Headrest lock bushing (15) Rear leg cover outside
(6) Side airbag module (16) Power seat switch knobTightening torque: N·m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
(7) Cover frame (17) Seat side cover outsideT1: 6 (0.61, 4.43)
(8) Backrest back cover (18) Hinge inner cover LHT2: 17.6 (1.79, 12.7)
(9) Seat side cover inside (19) Inner seat belt ASSYT3: 52 (5.30, 37.6)
(10) Hinge inner cover RH (20) Slide rail ASSYT4: 53 (5.40, 38.3)
(1)
(2)
(23)
(22)
(3)
(8)
(4)
(5)
(6)(9)
(10)(11)
(12)
(13)
(14)
(15)
(17)
(21)(19)
(18)
T4
T4
T2
T3
T1
T2
T3
(7)
(24)
(24)
T4
(16)
(20)
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SE-3
General Description
SEATS
2. FRONT SEAT (DRIVER’S SEAT)
(1) Backrest cover (10) Hinge inner cover LH (19) Power seat switch unit
(2) Backrest pad (11) Rear leg cover inside (20) Inner seat belt ASSY
(3) Backrest frame ASSY (12) Seat cushion cover (21) Slide rail cover
(4) Headrest ASSY (13) Seat heater unit
(5) Headrest lock bushing (14) Seat cushion pad & frame ASSYTightening torque: N·m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
(6) Side airbag module (15) Rear leg cover outsideT1: 6 (0.61, 4.43)
(7) Cover frame (16) Hinge inner cover RHT2: 17.6 (1.79, 12.7)
(8) Backrest back cover (17) Seat side cover outsideT3: 52 (5.30, 37.6)
(9) Seat side cover inside (18) Power seat switch knobT4: 53 (5.40, 38.3)
T3
T3
(1)
(2)
(3)
(8)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(9)
(10)
(12)
T4
T2
T2
T1
T4
(7)
(11)
(15)
(14)
(21)
(20)
(16)
(13)
(19)
(18)
(17)
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SE-4
General Description
SEATS
3. SECOND-ROW SEATS
(1) Headrest (8) Backrest back cover (14) Armrest
(2) Lock bushing (9) Holder (15) Slide rail cover
(3) Backrest cover (10) Seat back latch cover
(4) Backrest pad (11) Hinge outer coverTightening torque: N·m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
(5) Seat cushion cover (12) Hinge inner coverT1: 40 (4.08, 28.9)
(6) Seat cushion pad (13) Cup holderT2: 52 (5.30, 37.6)
(7) Slide rail ASSY
(1)
(1)
(8)
(8)
(3)
(3)
(5)
(6)
(4)
(4)
(11)
(11)
(11)(10)
(12)
(12)
(15)
(15)(7)
(15)
(2)
(2)
(9)
T2
T2
T1
T2
T2
T2
T1
(8)
(9)
(2)
(12)
(14)
(13)
(7)
(12)
(12)
(11)
(11)
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SE-5
General Description
SEATS
4. THIRD-ROW SEATS
(1) Headrest (7) Backrest padTightening torque: N·m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
(2) Headrest lock bushing (8) Seat cushion coverT1: 10 (1.01, 7.23)
(3) Hinge lever ASSY (9) Seat cushion padT2: 52 (5.30, 37.6)
(4) Backrest back cover (10) Hinge plateT3: 53 (5.40 38.3)
(5) Backrest frame (11) Inner hinge ASSY
(6) Backrest cover
(1)
(2)
(2)(3)
(3)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(4)
(5)
(10)
(11)
T3
T3
T3
T1
T3
T1
T2
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SE-7
Front Seat
SEATS
2. Front Seat
A: REMOVAL
CAUTION:
The airbag system is fitted with a backup power
source. After disconnecting the battery ground
cable, the airbag may deploy if you do not wait
for 20 seconds before starting the service of
airbag system.
1. DRIVER’S SEAT
1) Remove the headrest.
2) Tilt the backrest forward, and move the seat for-
ward.
3) Remove the rear leg cover, and remove the two
bolts at the rear side of slide rail.
4) Move the seat backward, remove the front leg
cover, and then remove the 2 bolts at the front side
of the slide rail.
5) Disconnect the ground cable from battery, and
wait for more than 20 seconds before starting work.
6) Disconnect the connector under the seat.
•Seat belt buckle switch connector
•Seat position sensor connector
•Side airbag connector
•Seat heater connector
•Power seat connector
7) Remove the seat from vehicle.
2. PASSENGER’S SEAT
CAUTION:
Refer to “CAUTION” of “General Description”
before starting the work.
TION, General Description.>
1) Remove the headrest.
2) Tilt the backrest forward, and move the seat for-
ward.
3) Remove the rear leg cover, and remove the bolt
at the rear side of the slide rail.
4) Move the seat backward, remove the front leg
cover, and then remove the bolt at the front side of
the slide rail.
5) Disconnect the ground cable from battery, and
wait for more than 20 seconds before starting work.
6) Disconnect all the connectors of connector hold-
er in the backside of seat cushion.
•Harness connector of occupant detection control
module
•Side airbag connector
•Power seat connector
•Seat heater connector
7) Remove the seat belt anchor cover.
NOTE:
Tilt the seat back all the way to provide workspace.
8) Remove the seat from vehicle.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Tighten the slide rail installing bolt gradually in sev-
eral steps to the specified torque in the order as
shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
After installing the driver’s seat, use the Subaru
Select Monitor to confirm that the seat position
sensor LH is operating properly.
ag)-32, DISPLAY OF STATUS INFORMATION,
OPERATION, Subaru Select Monitor.>
Tightening torque:
Refer to “COMPONENT” of “General Descrip-
tion”.
Description.>
C: DISASSEMBLY
1. DRIVER’S SEAT
1) Remove the seat from vehicle.
DRIVER’S SEAT, REMOVAL, Front Seat.>
2) Remove the clip (A) and straps (B) on the back
of seat cushion.
3) Disconnect the following connectors from the
backside of seat cushion.
•Side airbag
•Seat position sensor
•Seat heater
•Power seat
•Seat belt
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(1)
(3)
(4)
(2)
(B)(A)
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SE-11
Front Seat
SEATS
1) Temporarily tighten the four reclining hinge
bolts.
2) Place the backrest in the most upright position.
3) Tighten the reclining hinge bolts in the order of
(1) through (4), in two or three steps by gradually in-
creasing the torque until they reach the specified
torque.
4) Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
2. PASSENGER’S SEAT
CAUTION:
Make sure to adhere to the following rules when
assembling the passenger seat. Improper work
procedures can cause the passenger detection
system to not operate properly.
•If the seat cushion cover is removed or re-
placed, make sure to perform passenger detec-
tion system adjustment after installing the seat
to the vehicle.
CALIBRATION (REZEROING), OPERATION,
Subaru Select Monitor.>
Failure to do so may cause improper activation
of passenger’s airbag.
•The passenger detection system (passenger
seat only) control unit, passenger detection
sensor, seat cushion pad and seat cushion
frame are considered as a single seat cushion
pad and frame assembly. Never remove the
passenger detection control unit or the pres-
sure sensor from the seat cushion frame.
•If the seat cushion cover is removed, make
sure to replace the wire on the seat cushion
side with a new wire.
•Make sure to install the hog rings/clips to the
specified locations. Do not reuse hog rings.
Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
1) Assemble the seat cushion in the reverse order
of disassembly.
2) Assemble the backrest in the reverse order of
disassembly.
3) When assembling the backrest assembly to the
seat cushion assembly, fill up the gap in the front
side of slide rail LH and in the rear side of slide rail
RH using cloth etc.
4) Temporarily tighten the reclining hinge bolts in
the order of (1) through (4), to an extent that the
seat back assembly is not locked.
5) Hold the seat cushion assembly securely, and
tighten the reclining hinge bolts in the order de-
scribed above until they reach the specified torque.
CAUTION:
Do not touch the backrest assembly when tight-
ening the reclining hinge bolts.
6) Assemble each harness, inner belt assembly
and each cover in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:
Refer to “COMPONENT” of “General Descrip-
tion”.
Description.>
E: INSPECTION
Check that no tear or fray on the backrest cover
and seat cushion cover.
CAUTION:
If there are tears or looseness in the back rest
cover or seat cushion covers, do not attempt to
repair. Replace with a new cover. Repairing the
cover may cause improper operation of the side
airbag or the passenger detection system.
(A) Vehicle inside
(B) Vehicle outside
(A)
(B)
(2)
(4)
(3)
(1)
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(B) Vehicle outside
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(A)
(B)
(2)
(4)
(3)
(1)
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SE-12
Second-row Seats
SEATS
3. Second-row Seats
A: REMOVAL
1. LH&CTR SEAT
1) Tilt the backrest forward, and move the seat for-
ward.
2) Remove the slide rail cover at the seat rear side,
and remove the two bolts.
3) Move the seat to the rear end.
4) Remove the slide rail cover at the seat front side,
and remove the two bolts.
5) Remove the seat from vehicle.
2. RH SEAT
1) Tilt the backrest forward, and move the seat for-
ward.
2) Remove the slide rail cover at the seat rear side,
and remove the two bolts.
3) Move the seat to the rear end.
4) Remove the slide rail cover at the seat front side,
and remove the two bolts.
5) Remove the seat from vehicle.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:
Refer to “COMPONENT” of “General Descrip-
tion”.
Description.>
NOTE:
Tighten the slide rail bolts diagonally in two or three
steps by gradually increasing the torque, until they
reach the specified torque.
C: DISASSEMBLY
1. LH SEAT
1) Remove the seat from vehicle.
LH&CTR SEAT, REMOVAL, Second-row Seats.>
2) Remove the headrest.
3) Remove the hinge outer cover.
4) Remove the two reclining hinge bolts of 2nd seat
CTR, then remove the seat back.
5) Remove the two reclining hinge bolts of 2nd seat
LH on each of the left and right sides, then remove
the seat back.
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SE-16
Second-row Seats
SEATS
14) Remove the hog rings (A) of backrest, and then
remove the backrest cover from backrest.
15) Remove the hooks and hog rings (A) from the
rear side of seat cushion.
16) Remove the seat cushion from the slide rail as-
sembly.
17) Remove the seat cushion hog rings (A), and
then remove the seat cushion cover from seat
cushion.
D: ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
•Be careful not to stain or damage the back-
rest cover during assembly.
•Always use new hog rings.
•Secure the hog ring using hog ring pliers.
•Install the hog rings to the specified points
securely and make sure that no wrinkle or twist-
ing on backrest cover.
Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
1) Assemble the seat cushion in the reverse order
of disassembly.
2) Assemble the backrest in the reverse order of
disassembly.
3) Temporarily tighten the reclining hinge bolts in
the order of (1) through (4), to an extent that the
seat back assembly is not locked.
4) Use the reclining lever to place the backrest in
the most upright position, and check the first lock
position of recliner.
5) Hold the seat cushion assembly securely, and
tighten the reclining hinge bolts in the order de-
scribed above until they reach the specified torque.
CAUTION:
Do not touch the backrest assembly when tight-
ening the reclining hinge bolts.
6) Assemble each harness, inner belt assembly
and each cover in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:
Refer to “COMPONENT” of “General Descrip-
tion”.
Description.>
E: INSPECTION
Check that no tear or fray on the seat cover.
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SE-00619: (A)
SE-00620: (A)
(A) Vehicle inside
(B) Vehicle outside
(A)
(B)
(2)
(4)
(3)
(1)
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