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Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: When performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, the SIR system must be disabled. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zones. Failure to observe the correct procedure could cause deployment of the SIR components, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.
  1. Disable the SIR system, if equipped with Side Impact Air Bag (SIAB). Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM or to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in SIR.
  2. Remove the front bucket seat. Refer to SEAT REPLACEMENT  .
  3. Remove the outer trim panel from the seat cushion. Refer to SEAT CUSHION OUTER TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT  .
  4. Unfasten the J-hook retainer located at the bottom of the seat back cover.
  5. Unfasten the J-hook retainer located next to the SIAB module, if equipped.
  6. Remove enough of the seat back pad and cover to access the upper recliner bolts (1).
  7. Remove the recliner bolts (1, 2).
  8. Remove the recliner from the seat.
    Fig 1: Removing Recliner Bolts (Front AR9)
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