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Trim - Backrest - Seat - 2nd Row - LH (6 Seat) - Remove And Replace: Remove

  1. Open all four doors.
  2. Lower the LH and RH front windows.
  3. Remove the LH 2nd row seat assembly. See SEAT ASSEMBLY - 2ND ROW - LH (WITHOUT 2ND ROW BENCH SEATS) (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  4. 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
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  5. 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
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  6. Disconnect the 2nd row LH monopost under belly trim connector, and then remove the trim from the seat.
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  7. 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
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  8. Remove the LH 2nd row seatbelt anchor escutcheon. See Escutcheon - Seatbelt Anchor - 2nd Row - LH (6 Seat) (Remove and Replace) .
  9. Remove the LH 2nd row seat seat back cover. See COVER - SEAT BACK - 2ND ROW SEAT - LH (6 SEAT) (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  10. Remove the LH 2nd row seatbelt escutcheon. See Escutcheon - Seatbelt - 2nd Row - LH (6 Seat) (Remove and Replace) .
  11. Route the seatbelt through the lower and upper cushions, and then remove the seat back assembly from the seat.
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  12. Place the seat back assembly face down on a workbench.
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  13. Slowly release the Velcro straps (x5) that attach the LH 2nd row seat backrest trim to the seat back frame.
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  14. Remove the staples (x2) that attach the LH 2nd row seat backrest trim to the seat back assembly.

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

    • Pick Miniature Soft Grip, 90 degree tip, 6 in
    • Needle nose pliers
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  15. Release the tabs (x2) that attach the LH 2nd row seat backrest trim to the seat back assembly.
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  16. Release the J-clips (x2) that attach the LH 2nd row seat backrest trim upper seat back upholstery to the seat back assembly.
    CAUTION: Limit the use of the 90 pick only to release the J-clips, as the upholstery could be damaged by poking a hole through it.
    NOTE: Using the pick to release the trim from the seat back assembly. Remove the rest by hand.

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

    • Pick Miniature Soft Grip, 90 degree tip, 6 in
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  17. Rotate the seat back assembly to face upwards.
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  18. Release the Velcro that attaches the LH 2nd row seat backrest trim lower seat back upholstery to the seat back assembly.
    NOTE: Lift up on the lower portion of the seat back trim and slowly separate Velcro.
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  19. Fold the LH 2nd row seat backrest trim upwards.
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  20. Release the hog rings (x4) that attach the LH 2nd row seat backrest trim to the seat back assembly.
    NOTE: Cut the hog rings out with diagonal cutters.

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

    • Diagonal cutters
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  21. Fold the LH 2nd row seat backrest trim back to reveal the upper seat back hog rings.
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  22. Release the hog rings (x7) that attach the LH 2nd row seat backrest trim to the seat back assembly.

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

    • Diagonal cutters
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  23. Release the Velcro that attaches the LH 2nd row seat backrest trim upper seat back upholstery to the seat back assembly.
    NOTE: Slowly release the Velcro from the seat back foam.
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  24. Remove the LH 2nd row seat backrest trim from the seat back foam.
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