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Closeout Panel - Latch - C-Pillar - LH - Remove And Replace: Remove

  1. Move the front seats forward.
  2. Remove LH and RH 2nd row seat side bolsters. See Bolster - Outer - Seat - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  3. Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace) .
  4. Fold the LH 2nd row seat to the down position.
    NOTE: Protect the 2nd row seat back before lowering.
  5. Remove the LH lower C-pillar trim. See Trim - C-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  6. Release the clips (x3) that attach the LH C-pillar mid and lower BIW bracket to the vehicle, and then remove the bracket from the vehicle.
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  7. Fold the LH rear wheelhouse absorber aside for access to the LH C-pillar latch closeout panel, and then release the latch cable from the wheelhouse absorber.
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  8. Remove the LH C-pillar latch closeout panel from the vehicle.
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