Air Outlet Replacement - Rear Floor Sedan/Wagon

Removal Procedure

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
2. Remove the console. Refer to Console Replacement .

Important

Removing the seat using the following sequence will aid in the reassembly of the unit.

3. Remove the front bolts from the seat in the following order:
1. Front inboard
2. Front outboard
4. Move the seat to the full forward position by activating the seat adjuster lever.
5. Remove the 2 rear bolts from the front seat in the following order:
1. Rear outboard
2. Rear inboard
6. For the driver's seat, tilt the seat backwards and disconnect the seat side mount buckle unit wiring harness.
7. Remove the seat and place on a clean, protected work surface. Repeat the procedure for the passenger's seat.




8. Remove the push nuts from the rear floor heater duct.




9. Remove the shifter nuts.
10. Lift the shifter enough to clear the studs on the floor and remove the rear floor heater duct.
11. Remove the rear floor heater duct from under the carpet.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the rear floor heater duct in position under the carpet.
2. Install the rear floor heater duct on the rear shifter studs.

Notice

Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.





3. Install the shifter nuts.
Tighten

Tighten the shifter nuts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).





4. Install the push nuts on the rear floor heater duct.





Important

The pawl must be locked into the third windows on both seat adjuster tracks for proper installation. Handle the seat assembly with extreme care to prevent damage to the seat mounting surface.

5. Install the seat:
1. Activate the seat adjuster assemblies by releasing the adjuster lever.
2. Position the seat cushion assembly forward to allow the pawls attached to the seat track to lock in the third windows on both of the seat adjuster tracks.
3. Carefully place the seat in the vehicle.
4. Position the seat to the vehicle, tilt the seat backwards and connect the seat mount buckle unit wiring harness.




5. Apply Loctite® 242 Threadlocker P/N 21485277 or equivalent to the 4 seat bolts. Install the following 3 seat bolts in the following order:
1. Rear inboard
2. Rear outboard
3. Front outboard
Tighten

Tighten the seat bolts to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).

6. Move the seat assembly to the full rearward position by activating the seat adjuster lever.
7. Install the front inboard seat bolt (4) .
Tighten

Tighten the front inboard seat bolt to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).

6. Sit in the seat. Buckle and unbuckle the seat belt to ensure proper operation.
7. Activate the adjuster lever and move the seat to various positions along the seat tracks to ensure proper operation. The seat should lock at each desired position.
8. Install the console. Refer to Console Replacement .
9. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.