- Open the LH and RH falcon wing doors.
- Open the liftgate.
- Fold the 2nd row 40 and 60 seats downward.
- Remove the rear trunk load floor. See Trunk Load Floor - Rear (Remove and Replace)
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- Remove the rear trunk floor NVH insulator. See NVH Insulator - Floor - Rear Trunk (Remove and Replace)
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- Remove the rear trunk carpet. See Carpet - Rear Trunk (5 Seat) (Remove and Replace)
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- Fold the LH and RH 3rd row seats downward.
- Remove the LH 3rd row seat back carpet. See SEAT BACK CARPET - 3RD ROW - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE)
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- Release the tabs (x4), fir tree clips (x2), and J hook that attach the lower section of the LH 3rd row seat upholstery to the seat.
NOTE:
Pull the tabs inward, and then upwards to release.
NOTE:
Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
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- Disconnect the LH 3rd row seat connectors (x2), and then re-route the connectors through the lower section of the upholstery.
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- Route the LH 3rd row seat connectors (x2) around the lower section of the upholstery, and then connect the connectors.
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- Unfold the LH 3rd row seat to original position.
NOTE:
Leave the seat headrest in the folded position.
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- Release the J-hook clip that attaches the upper half of the LH 3rd row seat upholstery to the seat.
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- From the 3rd row, pull the inner portion of the seat cover and foam outward to gain access to the LH 3rd row headrest actuator.
CAUTION:
Use caution to not snag the J-hooks. The actuator is located on the front side of the seat back under the upholstery and cushion assembly.
NOTE:
Use the fold function to feed the bottom of the seat upholstery forward.
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- Disconnect the LH 3rd row headrest actuator connector.
NOTE:
Depress both of the locking tabs on the side of the connector to release.
NOTE:
Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 6 in 90 degree tip miniature soft grip pick
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- Remove the screws (x2) that attach the LH 3rd row headrest actuator to the seat frame.
NOTE:
Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 4 in extension
- Ratchet/torque wrench
- Torx T25 socket
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- Turn the LH 3rd row headrest actuator to gain access to the headrest release cable, and then slide the cable towards the base of the actuator.
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- Rotate the LH 3rd row headrest actuator upwards, remove the actuator from the headrest release cable, and then remove the actuator from the vehicle.
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