<< A >> INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER REMOVAL
Use a commercial ratchet screwdriver to remove the instrument panel under cover mounting screw.
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REMOVAL
Slide the instrument panel slightly and remove the clip from the instrument panel as shown and disconnect the photo sensor connector.
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<< A >> FRONT PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL
Release the clip and remove the front pillar trim by pulling it to the direction shown in illustration.
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<< A >> INSIDE HANDLE COVER REMOVAL
Insert special tool MB990784 as shown to remove the inside handle cover.
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
| WARNING | When removing and installing the front passenger seat, be sure to carry out accuracy check of occupant classification sensor after the seat has been installed in the vehicle. Refer to ON-VEHICLE SERVICE . |
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<< A >> HEADLINING ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
Turn the headlining assembly 90° as shown in illustration and remove it from the liftgate side.
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INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR REMOVAL
Insert a narrow flat-tip screwdriver into the slit in the inside rear view mirror bracket, keep the spring pushed in and remove the inside rear view mirror in the direction of the arrow in the illustration.
Note. While the spring is pushed in, the connection between the spring and the pawl of the button is released.
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| WARNING | Before removing the front seat assembly, refer to, SERVICE PRECAUTIONS and AIR BAG MODULES AND CLOCK SPRING . When removing and installing the front passenger seat, be sure to carry out accuracy check of occupant classification sensor after the seat has been installed in the vehicle. Refer to ON-VEHICLE SERVICE . |
| CAUTION | Do not impact the seat. If any impact is applied to the seat, the occupant classification sensor transmitting error may occur. |
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>> A << FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
| CAUTION | Install the front passenger's seat assembly before installing the outer seat belt. |
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- Temporarily tighten the nuts in mounting locations shown in the illustration with no weight on the front seat cushion and check the operation of the seat slide.
- Temporarily tighten the bolts in mounting locations shown in the illustration with no weight on the front seat cushion.
- Tighten the nuts and bolts in all mounting locations to the specified torque. Tightening torque: A: 30 +/- 5 N.m (22 +/- 4 ft-lb) B: 44 +/- 10 N.m (33 +/- 7 ft-lb)
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- Check for continuity between terminals.
- Check that the indicator is lighted at HI or LO when battery voltage is supplied to terminal 5 and terminal 8 is grounded.
- Check that indicator is lighted when battery voltage is supplied to terminals 2 and terminal 6.
Note. ( ) indicates positive or negative terminal of tester. Measuring at the opposite sides may cause open circuit.
<< B >> SEATBACK PANEL REMOVAL
| WARNING | Do not remove the occupant classification-ECU and the occupant classification sensor from the slide adjuster. |
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<< A >> INSTALLATION OF REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY
Fit the rear seat cushion into the rear seat hook securely.
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<< B >> INSTALLATION OF REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY (ECLIPSE SPYDER)
Push the rear seatback forward then securely attach the attachment wire to the body side hook and install the rear seatback.
