Seat Backrest - Front, With Seat Integrated Restraints (SIR): Removal

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Remove the affected front seat cushion. For additional information, refer to Seat Cushion - Front, With Seat Integrated Restraints (SIR) in this article.
Remove the safety belt buckle nut and release the safety belt buckle from the seat.

Fig 1: Identifying Safety Belt Buckle Nut
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Disconnect seat backrest recliner control cable, remove the front seat backrest recliner bolt and safety belt anchor nut.
- Release the seat backrest recliner control cable from its 2 attachment points.
- Remove the front seat backrest recliner bolt.
- Remove safety belt anchor nut.
Fig 2: Locating Seat Backrest Recliner Control Cable, Recliner Bolt And Safety Belt Anchor Nut
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NOTE: Discard the 2 front seat backrest pivot bolts and install new bolts during installation.

NOTE: Slowly feed the recliner cable through the riser slot as the seat backrest is removed.

Fig 3: Locating Front Seat Backrest Pivot Bolts

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Remove the 2 front seat backrest pivot bolts and the seat backrest.