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Motor - Seat Track - Front Passenger Seat - Remove and Replace: Remove

  1. Open all doors and lower all windows.
  2. Remove the RH instrument panel end cap. See End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH - Remove And Replace .
  3. Remove the RH middle A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Middle - LH - Remove And Replace .
  4. Release the bottom half of the RH front door seal.
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  5. Remove the RH lower A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Lower - LH - Remove and Replace .
  6. Use a clip prytool to release the RH front seat harness from the sill trim clips (x3).
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  7. Pull the RH front seat harness from under the RH front cabin carpet.
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  8. Move the RH front seat forward, and then remove and discard the RH front seat rear fasteners (x2).

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Torx Plus T45 socket
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
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  9. Raise the RH front seat cushion to maximum height for access to the HV battery bolts at the RH front footwell and below the RH front seat.
  10. Move the RH front seat backward, and then remove and discard the RH front seat front fasteners (x2).

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Torx Plus T45 socket
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
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  11. Tilt the seat backward to gain access to the underside of the LH front seat.
    NOTE: Take care when moving the seat. Ensure the carpet is not damaged.
  12. Remove and discard the bolt that attaches the lift motor assembly to the rear RH link.

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Torx Bit T45 Stubby
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • 3 in extension
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
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  13. With assistance, remove the bolts (x2) that attach the RH side track assembly to the RH front seat cushion assembly.

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Torx T50 Bit Stubby
    • 3 in extension
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
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  14. Disconnect the front passenger seat track motor electrical connector.
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  15. Use a clip prytool to remove the harness clips (x2) from the RH front seat track motor.
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  16. Release the front passenger seat outer track from the track bridge assembly.
    NOTE: Pry up on the bridge tack motor tab, and then slide the outer track away to release it.
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  17. Release the RH front seat track bridge assembly from the inner seat track.
    NOTE: Pry up on the bridge tack motor tab, and then slide the seat track bridge assembly away to release it.
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