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Cable - Recliner - 2nd Row - RH (7 Seat) - Remove And Replace: Remove

  1. Remove the RH 2nd row seat assembly from the vehicle. See SEAT ASSEMBLY - 2ND ROW - RH (7 SEAT) (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  2. Fold the RH 2nd row seat back to the upright position.
  3. Remove the RH 2nd row recliner lever. See LEVER - RECLINER - 2ND ROW - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  4. Remove the RH 2nd row recliner cover. See COVER - RECLINER - 2ND ROW - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  5. 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
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  6. 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.
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  7. Remove the bolt that attaches the RH 2nd row seatbelt buckle to the seat assembly, and then remove the buckle from the assembly.

    45 N.m (33.2 ft-lbs) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • T50 socket
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  8. 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.
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  9. 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.
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  10. Remove the RH 2nd row seat cushion sub-assembly from the seat assembly.
    NOTE: Guide the harness and tension flaps underneath the seat back.
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  11. Release the recline release actuator cable from the RH side cable mount.
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  12. 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.
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  13. Remove the screw that attaches the splitter box to the RH 2nd row seat assembly.

    1.5 N.m (1.1 ft-lbs) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • T20 socket
    G15403618Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  14. Cut the cable ties, and then release the tabs (x2) to open the splitter box to access the recline release actuator cables.
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  15. Release the recline release actuator cables (x2) from the splitter box.
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  16. Release the clips (x2) that attach the RH 2nd row recliner cable to the seat assembly, and then remove cable assembly from the seat assembly.
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