Removal And Installation: Seat: Removal

Remove the LH and RH quarter trim panels:
REFER to QUARTER TRIM PANEL - WITH INFLATABLE SAFETY BELTS , or

REFER to QUARTER TRIM PANEL - WITHOUT INFLATABLE SAFETY BELTS .
Connect the third row power fold seat control switch, if equipped.

NOTE: If equipped with inoperative power seat, REFER to Manual Override of Inoperative Power Seat - 3rd Row .

NOTE: If equipped with a power seat, do not lift the load floor flapper panels too far or damage to the wire harness retainers will occur.

Fig 1: Locating Load Floor Supports

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Separate the 2 load floor supports (1 shown in illustaration).
- Push the load floor support rearward and slightly lift the load floor to disengage.
  - For manual seat, fold the 2 load floor flapper panels back on top of the seat.
If equipped, disconnect the electrical connector and detach the wire harness retainers.

Fig 2: Locating Electrical Connector And Wire Harness Retainers
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Detach the 2 wire harness retainers on the RH side.

Fig 3: Locating Wire Harness Retainers (RH Side)
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Remove the 4 mounting bracket-to-floor bolts and remove the third row seat.