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1. Loose harness or harness connectors.
2. Front console map/reading lamp lens loose.
3. Loose screws at console attachment points.
SEATS
When isolating seat noise it's important to note the pos ition the seat is in and the load placed on the seat when
the noise is present. These conditions should be dupl icated when verifying and isolating the cause of the
noise.
Cause of seat noise include:
1. Headrest rods and holder
2. A squeak between the seat pad cushion and frame
3. The rear seatback lock and bracket
These noises can be isolated by moving or pressing on the suspected components while duplicating the con-
ditions under which the noise occurs. Most of thes e incidents can be repaired by repositioning the component
or applying urethane tape to the contact area.
UNDERHOOD
Some interior noise may be caused by components under the hood or on the engine wall. The noise is then
transmitted into the passenger compartment.
Causes of transmitted underhood noise include:
1. Any component installed to the engine wall
2. Components that pass through the engine wall
3. Engine wall mounts and connectors
4. Loose radiator installation pins
5. Hood bumpers out of adjustment
6. Hood striker out of adjustment
These noises can be difficult to isolate since they cannot be reached from the interior of the vehicle. The best
method is to secure, move or insulate one component at a time and test drive the vehicle. Also, engine rpm or
load can be changed to isolate the noise. Repairs can usually be made by moving, adjusting, securing, or
insulating the component causing the noise.
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FRONT SEAT
1. Seat cushion trim 2. Seat cushion pad 3. Seat cushion heater (if equipped)
4. Seat cushion outer finisher (RH) 5. Seat cushion inner finisher (RH front)6. Seat cushion inner finisher (RH rear)
7. Rear slide cover (RH) 8. Seat belt buckle 9. Slide cover (RH)
10. Front slide cover (RH) 11. Front slide cover (LH)12. Seat harness
13. Seat cushion outer finisher (LH) 14. Seat slide knob 15. Seat recline knob
16. Lumbar support switch (if equipped) 17. Power seat switch 18. Slide cover (LH)
19. Seat frame assembly 20. Rear slide cover (LH) 21. Seat cushion inner finisher (LH rear)
22. Seat cushion inner finisher (LH front) 23. Rear hinge cover 24. Side air bag module
25. Headrest holder (locked) 26. Headrest holder (free) 27. Seatback assembly
28. Lumbar support assembly (if equipped) 29. Headrest 30. Seatback board
A. Rear hinge cover clips B. Seatback board clips C. Side air bag module nuts
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1. Seat cushion trim 2. Seat cushion pad 3. Seat cushion heater (if equipped)
4. Seat cushion outer finisher (RH) 5. Seat cushion inner finisher (RH front)6. Seat cushion inner finisher (RH rear)
7. Rear slide cover (RH) 8. Seat belt buckle 9. Slide cover (RH)
10. Front slide cover (RH) 11. Front slide cover (LH) 12. Seat harness
13. Seat frame assembly 14. Slide cover (LH) 15. Seat cushion outer finisher (LH)
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REMOVAL
WARNING:
Do not leave any objects (screwdriver s, tools, etc.) on the seat during seat repair. It can lead to per-
sonal injury if the side air bag module should accidentally deploy.
CAUTION:
• When removing or installing the seat trim, handle it carefully to keep dirt out and to avoid damage.
• When checking the power seat circuit for continuity using a circuit tester, do not confuse its connec-
tor with the side air bag module connector. Such an error may cau se the air bag module to deploy.
• Do not drop, tilt, or bump the si de air bag module while installing the seat. Always handle it with
care.
• After front side air bag module inflates, the front seatback assembly must be replaced.
• When removing and installing the seat, use shop cloths to protect components from damage.
• Before removing the front seat, turn the ignition switch OFF, disconnect both battery cables and wait
at least three minutes.
1. Remove the headrest.
2. Raise seat to the highest position.
3. Slide the seat to the full rearward position.
4. Remove the front slide covers (LH/RH) (A) by releasing four pawls on each.
: Pawl
5. Remove the two front seat bolts.
6. Slide the seat to the full forward position.
7. Disconnect the negative and positive battery terminal s and wait at least three minutes. Refer to PG-73,
"Removal and Installation (Battery)".
8. Remove the two rear seat bolts.
9. Tilt the seat rearward to disconnect the harness connectors from the seat and remove.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
When installing the LH front seat , tighten the bolts in the order
shown.
16. Lift lever 17. Recline lever 18. Rear slide cover (LH)
19. Seat cushion inner finisher (LH rear) 20. Seat cushion inner finisher (LH front)21. Rear hinge cover
22. Side air bag module 23. Headrest holder (locked) 24. Headrest holder (free)
25. Seatback assembly 26. Headrest 27. Seatback board
A. Rear hinge cover clips B. Seatback board clips C. Side air bag module nuts
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Make sure that the seat harness or the floor trim is not damaged during installation.
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REMOVAL
CAUTION:
• Before servicing, turn ignition swit ch OFF, disconnect both battery terminals and wait at least three
minutes.
• Always work from the side or back of the seat back assembly, do not work in front of seat.
1. Slide the seat to the full forward position.
2. Disconnect the negative and positive battery terminal s and wait at least three minutes. Refer to PG-73,
"Removal and Installation (Battery)".
3. Remove the seatback board (1). NOTE:
The back side of the seatback boar d is shown to assist with
identifying fastener location.
a. Release the two bottom clips (A) using a suitable tool. : Clip
b. Insert fingers into sides ( ) and pull out the seatback board, while pressing the side clips (B) to release it from the seatback
frame.
c. Pull the seatback board down releasing the upper hooks (C) and remove.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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REMOVAL
WARNING:
Do not leave any objects (screwdriver s, tools, etc.) on the seat during seat repair. It can lead to per-
sonal injury if the side air bag module should accidentally deploy.
CAUTION:
• Before servicing, turn ignition swit ch OFF, disconnect both battery terminals and wait at least three
minutes.
• Always work from the side or back of the seat back assembly, do not work in front of seat.
1. Slide the seat to the full forward position.
2. Disconnect the negative and positive bat tery terminals, then wait at least three minutes. Refer to PG-73,
"Removal and Installation (Battery)".
3. Remove the seatback board. Refer to SE-27, "DRIVER SIDE : Removal and Installation - Seatback
Board".
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