Lumbar Assembly - Power: Removal

NOTE: For parts identification and location, REFER to Seat - Exploded View, Front .

Remove the seat backrest. REFER to Seat Backrest .
NOTE: Note wire harness routing for installation.

Disengage the backrest cover lower J-clips and route the wire harnesses out of the holes in the backrest cover.

Fig 1: Locating Backrest Cover Lower J-Clips And Wire Harnesses
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On each side of the backrest, separate the backrest cover hook-and-loop strips.
NOTE: Use care when separating the backrest cover from the hook-and-loop strip, or the hook-and-loop strip can be torn from the backrest foam pad.

Separate the backrest cover hook-and-loop strips from the backrest foam pad and position the backrest cover up to the first row of hog rings.
Remove the first row of hog rings.

Fig 2: Locating First Row Hog Rings
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Position the backrest cover up to the second row of hog rings.
If equipped, disconnect the backrest TED electrical connector and disengage the pin-type retainer.

Fig 3: Locating Thermo-Electric Device (TED) Electrical Connector
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Remove the power lumbar.
1. Disconnect the motor and disengage the retaining clips.
Fig 4: Locating Power Lumbar Retaining Clips
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