Front Seat Backrest: Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Remove the front seat. Refer to: Front Seat .
- If equipped. Release the lumbar knob retaining clip and remove the lumbar knob.
- If equipped. Release the height adjust handle locking tab and remove the height adjust handle.
- If equipped. Release the recline handle retaining clip and remove the recline handle.
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Remove the side shield screws.

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Remove the side shield.
1. Lift up on the rear of the side shield and pull outward.
2. Push the side shield forward.
3. If equipped. Disconnect the electrical connector.
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If equipped. Position the manual lumbar assembly cable away from the seat track.
- Disconnect the cable from the manual lumbar actuator.
- Detach the cable retainers from the seat track.
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Remove the screws and the recline cover.

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Position the backrest wire harness(es) aside.
1. Release the electrical connector retainer(s) from the seat track.
2. Release the locking tab(s) and disconnect the backrest wire harness electrical connector(s).
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Detach the backrest cover straps and position the backrest cover upward.

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Release the wire harness retainers and position the wire harnesses aside.

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Remove the bolts and the front seat backrest.
Torque: 33 lb.ft (45 Nm)

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