Removing

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-- Turn off the ignition.

-- Remove the 2/3 seat bench. Refer to BENCH SEATS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the 2/3 rear seat system. Refer to REAR SEATS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the outer trim from the 2/3 section. Refer to REAR SEAT OUTER TRIM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the pass-through. Refer to PASS-THROUGH, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the headrest from the 2/3 section. Refer to HEADREST, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the headrest guides from the 2/3 section. Refer to REAR HEADREST GUIDES, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the rear center belt end fitting. Refer to REAR CENTER BELT ANCHOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Use the :T10383 to carefully pry the belt extraction panel -1- from the console -2- .

Fig 1: Using Wedge T10383 To Pry Belt Extraction Panel -1- From Console -2-

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-- Use a small screwdriver to lift the retaining tab -1- in the trim -2- slightly and detach the trim from the backrest.

Fig 2: Identifying Detachment Of Trim -2-

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-- Remove the second trim in the backrest as described.

-- Pry out and remove the profiles -3- on the back of the backrest -2- -arrow- .

Fig 3: Identifying Profiles -3- On Back Of Backrest -2- -Arrow- And Cover -1-

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-- Roll up the cover -1- on the sides.

-- Remove the cushion -2- and cover -3- from the backrest -1- .

Fig 4: Identifying Removal Of Cushion -2- And Cover -3- From Backrest -1-

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-- Cut all clips in the cushion channels and detach the cover from the cushion.