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Seat Back - 2nd Row - RH - Remove and Replace: Remove

  1. Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See SEAT CUSHION - LOWER - 2ND ROW (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  2. Remove the RH 2nd row seat side bolster. See BOLSTER - SIDE - SEAT - 2ND ROW - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  3. Release the clips that attach the bolster bracket, and the remove the bracket from the vehicle.
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  4. Disconnect the electrical harness from the heated seat connector for the RH 2nd row seat back, if equipped.
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  5. Remove the nuts that attach the RH seat back hinge bracket to the body.

    18 N.m (13.3 ft-lbs) 

    NOTE: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm socket
    • 4 in extension
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  6. Lift the right side of the RH seat back assembly up, move forward and to the right, and pull the inner pivot out of the LH seat back assembly.
  7. Remove the RH 2nd row seat back from the vehicle.
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