Seat High, Removing And Installing, Outer Second Row: Removing

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-- Disconnect the battery ground cable when the ignition is turned on. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

-- Move the front seats all the way forward.

-- Remove the seat cushion. Refer to COVER AND CUSHION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, SECOND ROW SEAT PAN HIGH .

-- Remove the hinge trim panel on the side sill side. Refer to HINGE TRIM PANEL ON SIDE SILL SIDE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, SEAT HIGH, OUTER SECOND ROW .

-- Remove the hinge trim panel on the tunnel side. Refer to TUNNEL-SIDE HINGE TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, SEAT HIGH, OUTER SECOND ROW .

-- Release and disconnect the connectors on the connector station.

-- Connect the :VAS6282 to the thorax airbag harness connector. Refer to AIRBAG ADAPTER, CONNECTING AND DISCONNECTING .

-- Slide seat toward rear.

-- Remove the bolt -1- on the inside of the hinge.

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CAUTION:

There is a risk of injury when removing the seat.

The seat may only be removed when the tension is released on the gas-filled strut; the seat must be folded forward to do so.
Secure the seat from tipping if the bolts at the hinges are loose.

-- Only loosen the bolt -2- on the outer hinge, and do not remove it.

-- Fold the backrest forward and fold the seat forward.

-- Remove the bolt on the outer hinge completely.

-- To protect the sill panel before prying out the rear seat, attach the :VAS871 001 as shown.

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-- Remove the seat from the vehicle with a second technician.