Actuator Assembly - Release - EZ Entry - 2nd Row - LH (7 Seat) - Remove And Replace: Remove
- Remove the LH 2nd row seat assembly from the vehicle. See SEAT ASSEMBLY - 2ND ROW - LH (7 SEAT) (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
- Move the LH 2nd row seat backs to the upright position.
- Release the J-hooks (x6) that attach the rear toe kick to the LH 2nd row seat assembly.NOTE: Release lower outer hooks (x2) to expose the inner clips (x4).
- Disconnect the 2nd row center seatbelt buckle electrical connector, and then release the edge clip that attaches the connector to the seat assembly.
- Remove and discard the bolt that attaches the 2nd row center seatbelt buckle to the seat assembly, and then remove the buckle from the seat assembly.
45 N.m (33.2 ft-lbs)
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Torx T50 socket
- Remove the LH 2nd row recliner lever. See LEVER - RECLINER - 2ND ROW - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
- Remove the LH 2nd row recliner cover. See COVER - RECLINER - 2ND ROW - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
- Remove the bolt that attaches the LH 2nd row outer seatbelt to the seat assembly, and then remove the seatbelt from the seat assembly.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Torx T50 socket
- Release the J-hooks (x11) that attach the underside of the LH 2nd row seat upholstery to the seat assembly.
- Disconnect the LH 2nd row seat - seat cushion electrical connectors (x4), and then release the clips (x2) that attach the black connectors (x2) to the seat frame
- Remove the LH 2nd row seat cushion assembly from the seat assembly.CAUTION: Use caution when feeding the J-hooks and connectors through the seat frame.
- Remove the screw that attaches the LH 2nd row EZ entry release actuator assembly to the bracket.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- T15 socket
- Release the tabs that attach the LH 2nd row EZ entry release actuator assembly to the bracket, and then remove the bracket from the seat assembly.
- Remove the screw that attaches the splitter box to the LH 2nd row seat assembly.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- T20 socket
- Cut the cable ties (x2) that secure the splitter box, and then release the tabs (x2) to open the splitter box.
- Disconnect the recline release actuator cable from the splitter box.NOTE: The recline release actuator cable is the silver cable.
- Disconnect the recline release actuator electrical connector.
- Fold the LH 2nd row seat back to the down position.NOTE: Use the LH recliner lever without installing the clip.
- Unzip the LH 2nd row seat back upholstery on both sides.NOTE: Ends of the zippers are tucked underneath the upholstery. Use a pick to aid in moving the zipper.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Pick Miniature Soft Grip, 90 degree tip, 6 in
- Release 60 seat back upholstery and lift up.NOTE: Release J-hook holding the back down.
- Release the clips (x13) that attach the LH 2nd row seat plastic seat back to the seat, and then remove the plastic seat back from the seat.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Clip prytool 20 in
- Unfold the LH 2nd row seat back to the upright position.
- Release the lower part of the LH 2nd row seat back cushion.
- Remove the elastic bands (x2) at the RH outer hinge cover.
- Release the clips (x2) and tabs (x4) that attach the RH outer hinge cover to the seat assembly, and then remove the cover from the assembly.NOTE: Pull the cover away from seat to release the clips, release tabs from bottom up, and then lift the cover to release the top edge from the seat frame.
- Remove the push clip that attaches the RH lower inner hinge cover to the seat assembly, and then remove the cover from the seat assembly.
- Release the recline release actuator cable clip from the seat frame.NOTE: The clip is mounted along the lower rear of the seat frame.
- Remove the recline release actuator cable from the RH side cable mount.
- Remove the recline release actuator cable from the RH side hinge lever.NOTE: Rotate the cable 90 degrees to align the tab, and then pull the cable away from the lever.
- Remove the screw and clips (x2) that attach the LH lower inner hinge cover to the seat assembly, and then remove the cover from the seat assembly.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- T20 socket
- Release the clip that attaches the LH side cable clip to the seat frame, and then remove the cable clip from the seat frame.
- Remove the recline release actuator cable from the LH side hinge lever.NOTE: Rotate the cable 90 degrees to align the tab, and then pull the cable away from the lever.
- Release the clips (x2) that attach the LH 2nd row EZ entry release actuator assembly to the seat assembly, and then remove the actuator assembly from the seat assembly.NOTE: Note the routing of the cables for installation.NOTE: One clip secures the splitter box near the center, and the other clip secures the cable on the RH side.