Seat Back, Front: Disassembly: Disassembly

Fig 1: Release Button, Thin Wire Type Tool & AHR

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NOTE:

For seat mechanical part description and specifications, refer to SEAT, FRONT, DESCRIPTION .

Before proceeding with the following repair procedure, review all warnings and cautions. Refer to SEATS, WARNING .
Remove the seat back. Refer to SEAT BACK, FRONT, REMOVAL .
Remove the active head restraint headrest (3). Refer to HEADREST, REMOVAL .

Fig 2: Back Panel
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Remove the lumbar handle, if equipped.
Remove the back panel (1).

Fig 3: J-Straps
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Separate the J-straps (1) and the push-pin fasteners (2).

Fig 4: Push-Pin Fasteners & Hooks
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Release the push-pin fasteners (1) and release the cover from the hooks (2).

Fig 5: Seat Back Hog Rings
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Separate the seat cover (3) from the foam cushion (1) and cut off all hog rings (2) attaching cover to the foam.

Fig 6: Removing Headrest Sleeves
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Using a small flat bladed tool (4) or equivalent, release the headrest sleeve retaining tabs through the openings (2) in the sleeve support piece.
Using a soft hammer (3) or equivalent, remove the headrest sleeves (1).
Remove the seat back cover and cushion.

Fig 7: Lumbar Screws
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Remove the lumbar adjuster screws (1).

Fig 8: Lumbar Cable
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Disconnect the lumbar cable (2) and separate the cable housing (1).

Fig 9: Lumbar Mat Side Wires
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Release the lumbar mat side wires (1) by pulling out on the wire supports and then pulling them in.

Fig 10: Lower Support Wires
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Squeeze the lower support wires (1) in and release the lower wires.

Fig 11: Upper Support Wires
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Pull the upper support wires (1) down and release the lumbar mat from the seat back frame.