- Open the LH and RH front doors.
- Lower the LH and RH front windows.
- Open the LH and RH falcon wing doors.
- Remove the LH 2nd row seat underbelly trim. See TRIM - UNDERBELLY - 2ND ROW SEAT - LH (6 SEAT) (REMOVE AND REPLACE)
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- Release the tabs (x14) and J clips (x2) that attach the lower cushion upholstery to the bottom of the seat frame.
CAUTION:
Use the 90 degree pick to release the J clips only. The lower cushion upholstery could be damaged by poking a hole through it.
NOTE:
Release the tabs and J clip at the outboard LH rear corner of the seat frame first, and then work towards the inboard RH rear corner.
NOTE:
Some vehicles may have tape in the seat frame area that must be cut to perform this step.
NOTE:
Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 6 in 90 degree tip miniature soft grip pick
- Plastic trim tool
- Retractable blade/knife
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- Fold the seat cushion backwards.
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- Remove the screws (x4) that attach the plastic base to the seat frame.
NOTE:
Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- Torx T25 socket
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- Lift the plastic base sightly upwards, slide the inflatable air bag between the base and the seat frame, and then inflate the air bag to lift the plastic base enough to remove the LH 2nd row pitch strut rod assembly from the frame.
NOTE:
Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
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- Remove the metal push nut and spacer that attach the LH 2nd row pitch strut rod assembly to the pitch motor.
NOTE:
Pry the nut upwards from each side and apply downward pressure to the top of the strut rod to remove the nut.
NOTE:
Discard the nut after removal.
NOTE:
Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
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- Disconnect the hall effect sensor connector.
NOTE:
Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
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- Remove the bolts (x2) and nuts (x2) that attach the LH 2nd row pitch strut rod assembly to the seat frame.
NOTE:
Counter hold the nuts with a combination wrench during bolt removal.
NOTE:
Discard the bolts after removal.
NOTE:
Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Combination wrench 12 pt 13 mm
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- Torx T45 socket
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- Remove and discard the bolts (x2) that attach the LH 2nd row pitch strut rod assembly adapter to the strut rod.
NOTE:
Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Ratchet/torque wrench
- Torx T45 socket
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- Position the gearbox onto the lower portion of lead screw.
NOTE:
The lead screw is keyed.
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- Remove the gearbox lead screw from the LH 2nd row pitch strut rod assembly tube.
NOTE:
Turn the upper portion of the lead screw counter clockwise, and then once unthreaded, pull outward to remove.
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