Storage Compartment, Removing And Installing: Removing

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WARNING:

Follow all Safety Precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer To SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". This can be done by touching the door striker, for example.

-- Remove The Front Seat:

Standard seat and Sport seat (manual). Refer To FRONT SEAT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, MANUAL .
Standard seat, Sport seat (power) and Comfort seat. Refer To FRONT SEAT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, POWER .
For the super sport seat. Refer To FRONT SEAT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, POWER .

-- Attach the front seat to the Engine/Transmission Holder - Seat Repair Fixture:VAS6136 . Refer To FRONT SEAT, MOUNTING ON FIXTURE FOR SEAT REPAIR .

-- Open the storage compartment -1- and remove the bolts -2-.

Fig 1: Open Storage Compartment And Remove Bolts

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-- Release the tab -arrow- on the storage compartment -2- and remove the storage compartment downward from the sill-side trim -1-.

Fig 2: Release Catch On Storage Compartment And Remove Sill-Side Trim Upward

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-- Push the storage compartment -1- in the direction of the -arrow- and disengage the retainer -lower arrow- from the upper seat frame -2-.

Fig 3: Push Storage Compartment In And Disengage Retainer From Upper Seat Frame

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-- Remove the storage compartment from the seat pan upper frame.