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Fiat Panda Factory Service Manual (2003-2012)18 · Body fittings
18 · Body & interior

Front seat with side bag r r

Make
Fiat
Model
Panda Factory Service Manual
Year
2003–2012
Section
Front seats › Front seat with side bag r r
Body fittingsFront seat with side bag r r

Front seat with side bag r r

Operation 7045A13 · Front seat assembly

Before removing and refitting the front seat with an airbag, the following preliminary operations must be carried out: (1) turn the ignition key to the OFF position and extract it; (2) disconnect the battery terminals and insulate them; (3) wait for at least 10 minutes before continuing.

FOLLOW ALL THE RECOMMENDED SAFETY RULES (see assembly 5508C - AIR BAG SYSTEM)

Removing

Move the seat back completely.

1. Disconnect the electrical connection.

NameConnector
1Driver's Side BagQ30
NameConnector
1Passenger Side BagQ31
Front seat with side bag r r

1. Undo the front fixing bolts.

Front seat with side bag r r

Move the seat completely forwards.

1. Undo the rear fixing bolts.

Front seat with side bag r r

Remove the seat.

Refitting

Observe the following precaution.

Handle the front seat and airbag very carefully. Ensure the battery is disconnected.

Position the seat and tighten the rear fixing bolts to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

BoltFRONT SEAT WITH SIDE AIR BAGM8(Rear side) 2.4

Move the seat back completely.

Tighten the front fixing bolts to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

BoltFRONT SEAT WITH SIDE AIR BAGM8(Front side) 2.4

Connect the electrical connection.

NameConnector
Driver's Side BagQ30
NameConnector
Passenger Side BagQ31

Connect the battery terminals.

Check the operation of the system using the Examiner or another tester.

Any adjustment of the seat must be carried out with the vehicle stationary.

Having released the adjustment lever, check that the seat is secured on the guides by trying to pull it forwards and push it backwards.

Parts & tools for this job For 2003 Fiat Panda

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