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Seat Backrest: Removal

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NOTE: To prevent system failure, carry out the OCS  reset when a front passenger seat cushion is disassembled, a new trim cover is installed or an OCS  service kit is installed. Use scan tool to carry out the OCS  reset command.
NOTE: For parts identification and location, refer to SEAT - EXPLODED VIEW, FRONT .
  1. Remove the seat. Refer to SEAT .
  2. Detach the carpet flap toe-kick retainers from under the seat.
    • Separate the 3 J-clips from the seat cushion frame.
    • Position the carpet toe-kick upward and remove the 2 push pin retainers.
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  3. Remove the scrivet and push pin retainer from the recliner cover.
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  4. Remove the recliner cover.
    • Slide the recliner cover toward the front of the seat.
  5. Remove the inboard recliner inner cover.
  6. If equipped, remove the manual recline handle.
    • Remove the clip and slide the handle off the shaft.
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  7. For manual seats, remove the seat switch delete cover.
    • Insert a flat-blade screwdriver between the seat cushion and cushion side shield, at the locations shown in illustration, and release the retaining tabs.
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  8. For power seats, remove the power seat switch. Refer to SEAT CONTROL SWITCH .
  9. Remove the cushion side shield rear inner bolt.
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  10. Remove the cushion side shield.
    • Remove the screws at the front, center and rear of the cushion side shield.
    • Pull outward and release the 2 retaining clips.
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  11. Remove the 2 outboard cushion cover J-clips.
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  12. If equipped, remove the manual lumbar cable.
    • Detach the manual lumbar cable retainer.
    • Pull the manual lumbar cable outward.
    • Release the manual lumbar cable from the manual lumbar adjuster.
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  13. Remove the 2 J-clips from the rear of the cushion cover.
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  14. NOTE: Note J-clip strap routing for installation.

    Remove the outboard cushion cover J-clip and strap from the backrest frame.

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  15. NOTE: Note wire harness routing for installation.
    NOTE: Vehicle with a TED  shown in illustration, all others similar.

    Release the side air bag module electrical connector and wire harness retainers under the seat.

    Fig 1: Locating Wire Harness Retainers Under Seat
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  16. Disconnect the side air bag module electrical connector.
    • Slide the locking clip back.
    • Push the tab in and disconnect the electrical connector.
      Fig 2: Identifying Side Air Bag Module Electrical Connector And Locking Clip
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  17. NOTE: Note wire harness routing for installation.

    If equipped, disconnect the backrest electrical connector and release the wire harness retainers attached under the seat.

  18. Remove the 4 recliner-to-seat track bolts.
  19. Position the seat backrest rearward and detach the 2 J-clips form the cushion cover.
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  20. NOTE: Note wire harness routing for installation.

    Remove the backrest assembly

    • Route the wire harnesses through the holes in the carpet flap toe-kick.
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