Seat - Second Row, 40 Percent: Removal

All seats 

1. 1.
   
   Place the seat in the E-Z entry position.

1. 2.
   
   Remove the cover and 2 seat-to-floor rear bolts.
   • Remove any remaining retainers from the seat and reinstall to the cover before installation.

1. 3.
   
   If equipped, disconnect the electrical connector and separate the wire harness from the seat.

1. 4.
   
   
   NOTE: Do not place the seat in the kneeled position (cargo mode).

   Latch the seat to the floor and lower the backrest.

1. 5.
   
   
   NOTE: The seat base must be in the locked position, using the shipping pin, prior to seat removal, otherwise damage to the seat linkage components may occur.
   NOTE: Shown with the cushion removed for clarity.

   Lock the shipping pin.

   • Using an appropriate tool, slide the shipping pin outward to engage and lock the seat base.
     • Align the seat base and shipping pin, as needed.

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1. 6.
   
   Remove the cover and 2 seat-to-floor front bolts.
   • Remove any remaining retainers from the seat and reinstall to the cover before installation.

1. 7.
   
   Pull the recliner handle and release the latch feet.

Seat with inoperative latch, stuck to floor 

1. 8.
   
   Using an appropriate tool, manually release the latches from the striker plate.
   • Push inward on the outboard latch release lever.

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All seats 

1. 9.
   
   Lift to disengage the 2 locator pins and remove the seat.