Last Modified: 7-3-2017 6.8:8.0.40 Doc ID: RM0000019Z7009X
Model Year Start: 2007 Model: LX470 Prod Date Range: [08/2006 -           ]
Title: SEAT: FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY: DISASSEMBLY; 2007 MY LX470 [08/2006 -        ]

DISASSEMBLY

CAUTION:

  • Do not use seat accessories (such as cushions or covers) that cover the front seat. Also, do not modify or replace the upholstery of the front seat. Doing so may prevent the front passenger airbag system from activating correctly, disable the system or cause the front passenger airbag to inflate accidentally, and result in death or serious injury.
  • Wear protective gloves. Sharp areas on the seatback frame and seat adjuster may injure your hands.

HINT:

  • Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
  • The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

1. REMOVE FRONT SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY

2. REMOVE FRONT SEATBACK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Pull the seatback board in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration to detach the 2 claws.

(b) Pull the seatback board in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration to detach the 2 hooks. Then remove the seatback board.

3. REMOVE FRONT SEAT CUSHION SHIELD LH

(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 power seat switch knobs.

HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

(b) Remove the 4 screws.

(c) Disconnect the connectors shown in the illustration and remove the cushion shield.

(d) Remove the 3 screws and power seat switch from the cushion shield.

(e) Remove the 2 screws and lumbar support switch from the cushion shield.

4. REMOVE FRONT SEAT INNER BELT ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Detach the clamp and disconnect the connector.

(b) Remove the bolt and belt.

5. REMOVE FRONT SEAT CUSHION SHIELD INNER LH

(a) Remove the 3 screws and cushion shield inner.

6. REMOVE SEAT TRACK LOWER RAIL PROTECTOR NO.1

(a) Remove the screw.

(b) Detach the claws and remove the rail protector.

7. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 SEAT CUSHION SHIELD INNER LH

(a) Remove the screw and cushion shield inner.

8. REMOVE FRONT SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 4 bolts and detach the clamps. Then remove the seat cushion.

9. REMOVE FRONT SEAT CUSHION COVER

(a) Detach the hooks.

(b) Remove the hog rings and the seat cushion cover (with pad) from the seat cushion frame.

(c) Remove the hog rings and seat cushion cover from the seat cushion pad.

10. REMOVE FRONT SEAT CUSHION HEATER

(a) Turn the seat cushion cover inside out.

(b) Remove the seat wires.

(c) Remove the tack pins which are fastened to the heater.

(d) Remove the seat heater from the seat cushion cover.

HINT:

Be sure to remove the wire before removing the seat heater.

11. REMOVE OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SENSOR (for Front Passenger Side)

(a) Remove the occupant classification sensor 2007 MY LX470 [08/2006 -        ]; SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM: FRONT SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY (w/ Occupant Classification ECU, Occupant Classification Sensor): REMOVAL .

12. REMOVE FRONT SEATBACK ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the hog rings.

(b) Detach the hooks as shown in the illustration.

(c) Disconnect the connectors.

(d) Remove the 4 bolts and seatback.

NOTICE:

When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

(e) Remove the screw and reclining adjuster inside shield RH.

(f) Disconnect the side airbag connector.

NOTICE:

When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

(g) Remove the screw and the reclining adjuster inside shield LH.

13. REMOVE FRONT ARMREST ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the No. 1 armrest cap.

HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

(b) Remove the bolt and armrest.

(c) Remove the bush.

14. REMOVE FRONT SEATBACK COVER

(a) Remove the hog rings, clamps and 2 bolts.

(b) Remove the 2 headrest supports.

(c) Remove the hog rings and seatback cover (with pad) from the seatback frame.

(d) Remove the hog rings, wires and seatback cover from the seatback pad.

15. REMOVE FRONT SEATBACK HEATER

(a) Turn the seatback cover inside out.

(b) Remove the seat wires.

(c) Remove the tack pins which are fastened to the seat heater.

(d) Remove the seat heater from the seatback cover.

16. REMOVE LUMBAR SUPPORT ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and lumbar support adjuster.

(b) Remove the spacer.

17. REMOVE OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION ECU (for Front Passenger Side)

(a) Remove the occupant classification ECU 2007 MY LX470 [08/2006 -        ]; SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM: FRONT SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY (w/ Occupant Classification ECU, Occupant Classification Sensor): REMOVAL .

18. REMOVE SEAT POSITION CONTROL RELAY

(a) Disconnect the connectors.

(b) Remove the 2 bolts and control relay.

19. REMOVE SEAT POSITION AIRBAG SENSOR (for Driver Side)

(a) Remove the bolt and airbag sensor.

(b) Disconnect the connector.