Actuator Assembly - Release - EZ Entry - 2nd Row - RH (7 Seat) - Remove And Replace: Remove
- Remove the RH 2nd row seat assembly from the vehicle. See SEAT ASSEMBLY - 2ND ROW - RH (7 SEAT) (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
- Fold the RH 2nd row seat back to the upright position.
- Remove the RH 2nd row recliner lever. See LEVER - RECLINER - 2ND ROW - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
- Remove the RH 2nd row recliner cover. See COVER - RECLINER - 2ND ROW - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
- Remove and discard the bolt that attaches the RH 2nd row seatbelt to the seat assembly, and then remove the seatbelt from the assembly.
45 N.m (33.2 ft-lbs)
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- T50 socket
- Disconnect the RH 2nd row seatbelt buckle harness connector, and then release the clips (x2) that attach the connector and harness to the seat assembly.
- Remove the bolt that attaches the RH 2nd row seatbelt buckle to the seat assembly, and then remove the buckle from the assembly.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- T50 socket
- Release the J-clips (x6) that attach the RH 2nd row seat cushion trim to the seat bracket assembly, and then release the trim from the bracket.
- Disconnect the RH 2nd row heater and seat belt reminder electrical connectors, and then release the clip that attaches the harness to the seat assembly.
- Remove the RH 2nd row seat cushion sub-assembly from the seat assembly.NOTE: Guide the harness and tension flaps underneath the seat back.
- Release the lower portion of the RH 2nd row seat - seat back sub-assembly from the seat frame.NOTE: Guide the harness and tension flaps through the seat back frame.
- Remove the screw that attaches the splitter box to the RH 2nd row seat assembly.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- T20 socket
- Cut the cable ties, and then release the tabs (x2) to open the splitter box to access the recline release actuator cables.
- Release the recline release actuator cables (x2) from the splitter box.
- Release the recline release actuator cable clip from the lower rear portion of the seat frame.
- Release the elastic bands (x2) at the RH 2nd row seat inboard outer hinge cover.
- Remove the RH 2nd row seat inboard side shield. See SIDE SHIELD - INBOARD - 2ND ROW SEAT - RH (5 SEAT) (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
- Remove the push clip that attaches the RH 2nd row seat inboard lower hinge cover to the seat assembly, and then remove the cover from the seat assembly.
- Release the cable from the clip on the LH side of the seat frame.
- Rotate the LH side hinge lever 90 degrees to align the tab, and then pull the recline release actuator cable away from the hinge lever to release it.
- Remove the screw and push clips (x2) that attach the RH 2nd row seat inboard lower 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 recline release actuator cable from the RH side cable mount.
- Rotate the RH side hinge lever 90 degrees to align the tab, and then pull the recline release actuator cable away from the hinge lever to release it.
- Disconnect the recline release actuator connector.
- Remove the screw that attaches the actuator to the bracket.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- T15 socket
- Release the tabs (x2) that attach the RH 2nd row EZ entry release actuator assembly to the bracket, and then remove the actuator assembly from the seat assembly.