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Model Year Start: 2016 Model: Sienna Prod Date Range: [12/2015 -           ]
Title: SEAT: FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY(for Manual Seat): REMOVAL; 2016 - 2020 MY Sienna [12/2015 -        ]

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

CAUTION:

Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing (See page 2016 - 2020 MY Sienna [12/2015 -        ]; SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: AIRBAG SYSTEM: PRECAUTION ).

HINT:

  • Use the same procedure for the LH side and RH side.
  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:

Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

NOTICE:

When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See page 2016 MY Sienna [12/2015 - 08/2016]; INTRODUCTION: REPAIR INSTRUCTION: INITIALIZATION 2017 MY Sienna [08/2016 - 11/2017]; INTRODUCTION: REPAIR INSTRUCTION: INITIALIZATION 2018 - 2020 MY Sienna [11/2017 -        ]; INTRODUCTION: REPAIR INSTRUCTION: INITIALIZATION ).

2. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, pry out the 2 seat track covers.

(b) Disconnect the connectors under the front seat assembly LH.

(c) Remove the 4 bolts and front seat assembly LH.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the body.

3. REMOVE FRONT SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the front seat headrest assembly.