Manual Seats
Fig 1: Inserting Small Flat Bladed Tool Between Seat Cushion And Side Cover To Release Recliner Handle
- Insert a small flat bladed tool (1) or equivalent, between the seat cushion and the side cover to release the recliner handle (2).
- Slide the retaining clip (1) to the rear of the vehicle and remove the handle (2) from the recliner shaft.
- Remove the two screws from the rear of the side shield.
- Remove the seat belt anchor cover (4).
- Remove the seat belt anchor bolt (2) and separate the belt (3) from the seat.
- Remove the two screws from the seat belt anchor cavity.
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CAUTION: Use care not to break the inner side shield hoop. If the hoop breaks, the inner side shield must be replaced to ensure retention once the anchor cover is re-installed. - Using a small flat bladed tool (1) or equivalent, release the arrow clips on either side of the anchor cavity by pressing down on the lower edge of the inner side shield hoop (2) and pulling carefully on the side shield.
CAUTION: DO NOT attempt to separate the clips from the side shield during removal or damage to the shield will result.NOTE: The clips may be destroyed during removal. Always replace with new clips.
- Using a flat bladed trim tool or equivalent, separate the upper clips (1) from the seat cushion frame and release the rear support hook (2) from the support wire (3).
- Lift the rear of the shield (1) toward the front of the vehicle off of the support wire (2).
- Release the corner support (1) then the front support hook (3) from the support wire.
- Using a small flat bladed tool, release the clip barbs securing the clips to the side shield tabs and discard the clips.