Front Seat Lumbar Assembly: Removal

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Lumbar adjuster

Remove the front seat. Refer to: Front Seat .
Adjust the manual lumbar to the fully relaxed position.

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- If equipped with recline handle. Remove the clip and the recline handle.
- If equipped with height adjuster. Release the retaining tab and remove the height adjuster handle.
- Release the retainer and remove the manual lumbar handle.
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1. Remove the screw.
2. Lift the rear of the side shield up and out.
3. Slide forward and if equipped with a manual seat track, remove the side shield.
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If equipped with power seat. Position the front seat control switch support bracket aside.
1. Detach the front seat control switch wiring harness.
2. Remove the screws.
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If equipped with power seat. Disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the side shield.

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Remove the lumbar adjuster.
1. Remove the screws.
2. Detach the lumbar adjuster cable retainer.
3. Detach the lumbar adjuster cable.
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Lumbar assembly
Remove the front seat backrest cover and foam. Refer to: Front Seat Backrest Cover .
Detach the lumbar cable pin-type retainer and position the lumbar cable aside.

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Detach the J-hooks and remove the front seat lumbar assembly.

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