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Foam And Trim - Cushion - Driver's Seat (2nd Generation) - Remove And Replace: Remove

  1. Remove the driver's seat assembly. See Seat Assembly - 1st Row - LH - Remove and Install .
  2. Protect the front and side seat trims with fender cover or protective tape.
  3. Release the j-hooks that attach the rear toe kick to the underside of the driver's seat assembly.
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  4. Lift the rear lower panel, and then remove the screw that attaches the outer seat trim to the driver's seat assembly.
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  5. Release the clips that attach the outer seat trim to the driver's seat assembly, and then separate the trim from the seat.
    CAUTION: Take care when releasing the front clips, as they can damage the outer seat trim.
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  6. Disconnect the seat switch connector from the outer seat trim, and then remove the outer seat trim.
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  7. Lift the rear lower panel, and then remove the screw that attaches the inner seat trim to the driver's seat assembly.
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  8. Release the clips that attach the inner seat trim to the driver's seat assembly, and then separate the trim from the seat.
    CAUTION: Take care when releasing the front clips, as they can damage the inner seat trim.
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  9. Release the clip that attaches the electrical harness to the inner seat trim, and then remove the inner seat trim.
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  10. Release the clips that attach the front seat trim to the driver's seat assembly, and then remove the trim from the seat.
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  11. Release the clip that attaches the LH side of the seat cushion trim to the seat assembly.
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  12. Release the clips that attach the RH side of the seat cushion trim to the seat assembly.
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  13. Release the j-hooks that attach the rear portion of the seat cushion trim to the seat assembly.
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  14. Disconnect the seat cushion connectors.
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  15. Release the perimeter j-hook that attaches the seat cushion trim to the driver's seat j-hook channel, and then lift the seat cushion trim over the seat cushion foam.
    NOTE: Start from the rear corner of the seat cushion trim, and then work around the perimeter.
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  16. Remove the seat cushion foam and trim from the seat assembly.
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