Front Seat Backrest Blower Motor: Removal

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

NOTE: Driver seat shown, passenger seat similar.

Move the front seat to the full upward position.

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Depower the SRS. Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering .
Detach the electrical connector retainers, and position the wiring harnesses aside.

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1. Detach the backrest cover straps.
2. Route the backrest cover straps through the backrest blower motor snorkel.
3. Position the backrest cover upward.
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Release the backrest cover lower J-clip.

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1. NOTE: To install, gradually alternate the left and right seat backrest cover zippers to prevent damage to the seat backrest cover.
  
  Unzip the backrest cover zipper on each side.
2. Position the backrest cover upward.
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NOTE: For installation, note the routing of the snorkel.

Detach the hook-and-loop retainer and position the backrest cover strap aside.

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If equipped with a multi-contour seat. Remove the air pump output tube tie strap.

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Release the wiring harness retainer and disconnect the blower motor electrical connector.

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Disconnect the blower motor manifold from the backrest cushion.

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NOTE: The backrest cover and foam has been removed for clarity.

Remove the blower motor.
1. Release the blower motor horizontal retainer.
2. Release the blower motor vertical retainers.

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