Subaru Impreza 2003 Service Manual page 3084

SEATS
2. Front Seat
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
CAUTION:
The airbag system is fitted with a backup power
source. If the airbag system is serviced within
20 seconds after the ground cable is discon-
nected, it may inflate.
2) While pressing the headrest lock button, remove
the headrest.
3) Tilt forward the backrest.
4) Move the seat to full front end.
5) Remove the bolt cover at rear end of slide rail.
6) Remove the two bolts at rear side of seat rail.
7) Move the seat to full rear end.
FRONT SEAT
8) Remove the two bolts at front side of seat rail.
9) Disconnect the connector under seat.
• Seat belt warning light connector (Driver's seat)
• Side airbag connector (with side airbag)
SE-00003
10) Remove the front seat from vehicle.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:
Refer to COMPONENT in General Descrip-
tion. <Ref. to SE-2, FRONT SEAT,
COMPONENT, General Description.>
C: DISASSEMBLY
SE-00048
1. DRIVER'S SEAT
• Standard seat
1) Remove the seat from vehicle. <Ref. to SE-6,
REMOVAL, Front Seat.>
2) Remove the seat lifter cover using a flat tip
screwdriver or equivalent, and then loosen the in-
side bolt to remove seat lifter lever.
SE-00049
SE-6
SE-00006
SE-00289
SE-00290