Precautions: read the precautions for handling the airbag (see ch. «Steering»).
Removing
Disconnect the negative cable from the battery with the ignition on.
Attention: This will erase the data from the electronic memory blocks. See instructions in chap. «electrical equipment».
Isolate the negative battery terminal to avoid accidental contact.
Precautions: After disconnecting the battery, wait at least two minutes for the backup capacitor to discharge and prevent the airbag and seat belt pretensioner from accidentally deploying.
Pull off the side cover
Disconnect plug.
Slide the seat all the way back and remove both front bolts.
Slide the seat all the way forward and remove the three rear bolts.
Take out the front seat.
Installation
Position the seat and first tighten the rear and then the front mounting bolts to 25 Nm.
Connect plug.
Put on the side cover.
Connect the negative cable to the battery.
Set the clock and, if necessary, enter the security codes.