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Trim - Bolster - Inner - Seat - 2nd Row - LH - Remove and Replace: Remove

  1. Open the RH front door and lower the RH front window.
  2. Open the RH rear door.
  3. Move the front passenger seat fully forward.
  4. Remove the RH 2nd row seat back panel. See Back Panel - 2nd Row Seat - RH (Remove And Replace) .
  5. Remove the bolt that attaches the bolster assembly to the seat back frame.

    8 N.m (5.9 ft-lbs) 

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

    • 10 mm deep socket
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  6. Release the clips (x2) that attach the RH 2nd row bolster assembly to the seat back, and then remove the bolster assembly from the seat back.
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  7. Release the hooks (x2) that attach the bottom portion of the RH 2nd row seat inner bolster trim to the bolster substrate.
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  8. Release the clip that attaches the RH 2nd row seat inner bolster trim to the bolster substrate.
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  9. Release the clips (4x) that attach the edge of the RH 2nd row seat inner bolster trim to the bolster substrate.
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  10. Pull the RH 2nd row seat inner bolster trim and away from the edge of the bolster substrate.
    NOTE: Press the substrate down to give the trim more clearance and reduce strain on the stitching.
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  11. Remove the RH 2nd row bolster substrate.
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  12. Remove the RH 2nd row bolster foam from the RH 2nd row seat inner bolster trim.
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