Last Modified: 11-20-2023 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM1000000012VL0
Model Year Start: 2018 Model: Camry Prod Date Range: [03/2017 - 09/2019]
Title: SEAT: FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY (for TMC Made Manual Seat): REMOVAL; 2018 - 2019 MY Camry [03/2017 - 09/2019]

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during front seat assembly RH removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure

Necessary Procedure

Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed

Link

Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal

Perform steering sensor zero point calibration

Lane departure alert system (w/ Steering Control)

2018 - 2020 MY Camry [03/2017 - 10/2020]; PRE-COLLISION: PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

Pre-collision system

Memorize steering angle neutral point

Parking assist monitor system

2018 - 2024 MY Camry [03/2017 -        ]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PARKING ASSIST MONITOR SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

  • Occupant detection ECU
  • Front passenger seat

Zero point calibration (Occupant classification system)
  • Occupant classification system
  • Passenger airbag ON/OFF indicator
  • Airbag system (Front passenger side)
  • Seat belt warning system (Front passenger)

2018 MY Camry [03/2017 - 06/2017]; SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION 2018 - 2024 MY Camry [06/2017 -        ]; SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

CAUTION:

  • Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing.

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  • Wear protective gloves. Sharp areas on the parts may injure your hands.

NOTICE:

If the front seat airbag assembly RH has been deployed, replace the front seat airbag assembly RH, front seatback frame sub-assembly RH, separate type front seatback pad and separate type front seatback cover with the necessary parts in accordance with the extent of the collision damage.

PROCEDURE

1. PRECAUTION

NOTICE:

After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.

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2. 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.

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3. REMOVE FRONT SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the front seat headrest assembly from the front seat assembly RH.

4. REMOVE FRONT OUTER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER RH

(a) Operate the seat track adjusting handle and move the front seat assembly RH to the rearmost position.

(b) Disengage the 2 claws to remove the front outer seat track bracket cover RH.

5. REMOVE FRONT INNER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER RH

(a) Disengage the 2 claws to remove the front inner seat track bracket cover RH.

6. REMOVE REAR OUTER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER RH

(a) Operate the seat track adjusting handle and move the front seat assembly RH to the foremost position.

(b) Disengage the 2 claws and guide to remove the rear outer seat track bracket cover RH.

7. REMOVE REAR INNER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER RH

(a) Disengage the 2 claws and guide to remove the rear inner seat track bracket cover RH.

8. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY RH

(a) Using a T50 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the 2 bolts on the rear side of the front seat assembly RH.

(b) Operate the seat track adjusting handle and move the front seat assembly RH to the rearmost position.

(c) Using a T50 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the 2 bolts on the front side of the front seat assembly RH.

(d) Operate the vertical adjusting handle and move the front seat assembly RH to the uppermost position.

(e) Operate the seat track adjusting handle and move the front seat assembly RH to the center position.

(f) Operate the reclining adjuster release handle and move the seatback to the upright position.

(g) Disconnect the front seat airbag assembly RH connector under the front seat assembly RH.

NOTICE:

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

(1) Push down the white housing lock and slide the yellow CPA. (At this time, the connector cannot be disconnected yet.)

*a

White Housing Lock

*b

Yellow CPA

Slide

(2) Push down the white housing lock again and disconnect the connector.

NOTICE:

Do not push down the part (A) shown in the illustration when disconnecting the connector.

(h) Disconnect each connector and disengage each clamp under the front seat assembly RH.

(i) Remove the front seat assembly RH.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.