Cable - Recliner - 3rd Row Seat - LH - Remove And Replace: Install

Position the LH 3rd row seat recliner cable on the vehicle, and then install the cable into the seat.

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Install the LH 3rd row seat recliner cable outer eyelet on the outer recliner pivot.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 6 in 90 degree tip miniature soft grip pick
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Install the LH 3rd row seat recliner cable inner eyelet on the inner recliner pivot.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 6 in 90 degree tip miniature soft grip pick
- Clip pry tool
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Position the LH 3rd row seat retractor on the seat, and then install the new bolt that attaches the retractor to the seat.
45 N.m (33.2 ft-lbs)

Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- Ratchet/torque wrench
- Torx Plus T45 socket
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Install the LH 3rd row seat recliner outer release cable tether on the seat frame.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Clip pry tool
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Install the LH 3rd row seat recliner inner release cable tether on the seat frame.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Clip pry tool
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Connect the LH 3rd row seat recliner actuator cable to the actuator pulley.

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Position the LH 3rd row seat recliner actuator cable on the seat bracket, and then install the zip tie that attaches the cable to the bracket.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Zip tie
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Fold the seat upholstery and cushion assembly over the seat frame.
NOTE: Use the folding function to assist with tucking the upholstery.

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Engage the J hook clip that attaches the upper half of LH 3rd row seat upholstery to the seat.
NOTE: Fold the seat to a workable position, start at one end of the J hook clip, and then fold the clip inwards until the other end of the upholstery is fully tucked.

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Disconnect the LH 3rd row seat connectors (x2), and then route the connectors through the seat upholstery.

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Connect the LH 3rd row seat connectors (x2).

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Engage 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.

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Install the LH 3rd row seat back carpet. See SEAT BACK CARPET - 3RD ROW - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
Install the rear trunk carpet. See Carpet - Rear Trunk (5 Seat) (Remove and Replace) .
Install the rear trunk floor NVH insulator. See NVH Insulator - Floor - Rear Trunk (Remove and Replace) .
Install the rear trunk load floor. See Trunk Load Floor - Rear (Remove and Replace) .
Unfold the LH and RH 3rd row seats into original position.
Close the liftgate.
Unfold the 2nd row 40 and 60 seats into original position.
Close the LH and RH falcon wing doors.