Trim - Cushion And Backrest Bolster - Seat - 2nd Row - LH (6 Seat) - Remove And Replace: Remove
- Open all four doors.
- Lower the LH and RH front windows.
- Remove the LH 2nd row seat assembly. See SEAT ASSEMBLY - 2ND ROW - LH (WITHOUT 2ND ROW BENCH SEATS) (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
- Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the 2nd row LH monopost under belly trim to the seat.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm deep socket
- Ratchet/torque wrench
- Release the clips (x4) that attach the 2nd row LH monopost under belly trim to the seat.CAUTION: Use caution when releasing the lower trim as the comfort seat switch harness is short in length.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Plastic trim tool
- Disconnect the 2nd row LH monopost under belly trim connector, and then remove the trim from the seat.
- Remove the bolt, nyloc nut, and seat frame washer that attaches the seatbelt anchor to the seat frame.NOTE: Discard the nyloc nut after removal.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 3 in extension
- 10 mm deep socket
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- Socket 3/8 in Dr. 11/16 - 1761805-00-A
- Torx Plus T45 socket
- Remove the LH 2nd row seatbelt anchor escutcheon. See Escutcheon - Seatbelt Anchor - 2nd Row - LH (6 Seat) (Remove and Replace) .
- Remove the LH 2nd row seat seat back cover. See COVER - SEAT BACK - 2ND ROW SEAT - LH (6 SEAT) (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
- Remove the LH 2nd row seatbelt escutcheon. See Escutcheon - Seatbelt - 2nd Row - LH (6 Seat) (Remove and Replace) .
- Route the seatbelt through the lower and upper cushions, and then remove the seat back assembly from the seat.
- Release the J-clip that attaches the LH 2nd row seat cushion and backrest bolster trim to the seat assembly.CAUTION: Limit the use of the 90 pick only to release the J-clip, as the upholstery could be damaged by poking a hole through it.NOTE: Starting at the outer LH rear corner, release the upper cushion upholstery away from the bottom of the seat frame.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Pick Miniature Soft Grip, 90 degree tip, 6 in
- Release the J-hooks (x3) that attach the LH 2nd row seat cushion and backrest bolster trim to the spring mat.
- Remove the screws (x2) that attach the LH 2nd row seat cushion and backrest bolster trim headrest upholstery to the seat assembly.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Mini ratchet bit set
- Release the J-clips (x2) that attach the LH 2nd row seat cushion and backrest bolster trim headrest upholstery to the seat assembly.CAUTION: Limit the use of the 90 pick only to release the J-clips, as the trim upholstery could be damaged by poking a hole through it.NOTE: Starting at the outer LH rear corner, release the trim headrest upholstery from seat assembly.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Pick Miniature Soft Grip, 90 degree tip, 6 in
- Release the Velcro straps (x2) that attach the LH 2nd row seat cushion and backrest bolster trim to the seat back frame.
- Release the J-hooks (x2) that attach the LH 2nd row seat cushion and backrest bolster trim to the seat back assembly.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Pick Miniature Soft Grip, 90 degree tip, 6 in
- Carefully remove the RH side foam bolster from the seat assembly.
- Remove the screws (x2) that attach the seat back assembly to the seat assembly.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- Torx T25 socket
- Remove the nuts (x2) that attach the air bag to the seat.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Combination wrench 12 pt 13 mm
- Release the studs (x2) that attach the side air bag to the upholstery air bag pouch, carefully remove the side air bag from the upholstery pouch, and then place the air bag off to the side of the seat assembly.
- Remove the LH side foam bolster from the seat assembly.
- Remove the LH 2nd row seat cushion and backrest bolster trim from the seat assembly and place on work bench.
- Route the seat cushion heater connector through the LH 2nd row seat cushion and backrest bolster trim.
- Release the hog rings (x9) that attach the LH 2nd row seat cushion and backrest bolster trim to the seat cushion, and the remove the trim from the cushion.NOTE: Starting at the rear of the seat cushion, release both LH and RH sides of the seat cushion foam Velcro working towards the first set of hog rings. Continue process until the trim is separated from the seat cushion foam.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Diagonal cutters