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Seat Assembly - 2nd Row - LH (7 Seat) - Remove And Replace: Install

  1. With assistance, position the LH 2nd row seat into the vehicle.
    NOTE: Make sure the guide pins are properly aligned.
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  2. Move the LH 2nd row seat back to the upright position.
  3. Install and hand tighten new bolts (x6) that attach the LH 2nd row seat front bracket to the vehicle.
    NOTE: The bolts will be torqued at a later step.

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

    • 11 mm socket
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  4. Secure the clips (x2) that attach the LH 2nd row seat harness to the LH 2nd row floor support bracket.
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  5. Connect the LH 2nd row seat harness electrical connectors (x3), and then secure the connector housing to the bracket.

    Tip: Release the bracket for access to the connectors if needed.

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  6. Connect LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect) .
  7. Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace) .
  8. Close the hood.
  9. Move LH 2nd row seat fully forward.
  10. Install new bolts (x6) that attach the LH 2nd row seat rear bracket to the vehicle.

    45 N.m (33.2 ft-lbs) 

    NOTE: Torque the center bolt on each side before the outer bolts.

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

    • 11 mm socket
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  11. Install the LH 2nd row rear floor supports.
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  12. Position the 2nd row rear floor panel into the vehicle, and then secure the clips (x2) that attach the panel to the vehicle.
    CAUTION: Use caution near the center console display.
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  13. Move the LH 2nd row seat rearward and out of easy entry position.
  14. Torque the bolts (x6) that attach the LH 2nd row seat front bracket to the vehicle.

    45 N.m (33.2 ft-lbs) 

    NOTE: Torque the most forward bolt on each side before the outer bolts.

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

    • 11 mm socket
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  15. Position the LH 2nd row seat inboard front floor plate into the vehicle, secure the clip that attaches the floor plate to the vehicle, and then install the front plate decal onto the seat track base to cover the fastener.
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  16. Position the LH 2nd row seat outboard front floor plate into the vehicle, secure the clip that attaches the floor plate to the vehicle, and then install the front plate decal onto the seat track base to cover the fastener.
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  17. Move the RH 2nd row seat rearward and out of easy entry position.
  18. Position the 2nd row mid floor panel into the vehicle, and then secure the clips (x5) that attach the panel to the vehicle.
    NOTE: Replace all damaged clips.
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  19. Move the LH and RH 2nd row seats fully forward.
  20. Install the LH lower C-pillar trim. See Trim - C-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  21. Install the LH rear sill panel trim. See Trim - Sill Panel - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  22. Install the LH mid C-pillar trim. See Trim - C-Pillar - Mid - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  23. Repeat step  20 through step  22 for the RH side of the vehicle.
  24. Position the LH trunk sill side trim into the vehicle, and then secure the clips (x4) that attach the trim to the vehicle. Repeat this step for the RH trunk sill side trim.
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  25. Close the liftgate.
  26. Move the RH 2nd row seat to the original position.
  27. Close the RH front door.
  28. Move the LH 2nd row seat to the original position.
  29. Calibrate the rear doors.
    NOTE: If the "Calibration Needed" message appears on the vehicle touchscreen, touch and hold Calibrate  to calibrate the rear doors.
  30. Move the driver seat to the original position.
  31. Connect a laptop with Toolbox 3 to the vehicle.
  32. Click the Actions  tab, and then search for "Service-Redeploy".
  33. Click SERVICE CAN REDEPLOY  , and then click Run  and allow the routine to complete.
    NOTE: The routine will state pass but the update will continue to run in the background.
    NOTE: The UI will show the update progress.
    NOTE: Click the X at the top right of window to close once complete.
  34. Position the instrument panel service panel into the instrument panel, and then secure the tabs (x2) that attach the panel to the IP.
    NOTE: Slide the panel forward to engage the datums, and then secure the tabs upward into the IP.
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  35. Raise the front windows and close the LH front door.