Seat Assembly - 2nd Row - LH (7 Seat) - Remove And Replace: Remove

Open all the doors and lower the front windows.
Release the clips (x2) that attach the instrument service panel to the instrument panel, and then remove the service panel from the IP.
NOTE: Release the top tabs, and then slide the service panel rearward.

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Open the hood.
Move the driver seat forward.
Move the LH 2nd row seat fully forward.
Remove the LH rear sill panel trim. See Trim - Sill Panel - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace) .
Apply masking tape to the LH racetrack.

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Repeat step 4 through step 7 for the RH side of the vehicle.
Open the liftgate.
Remove the RH mid C-pillar trim. See Trim - C-Pillar - Mid - LH (Remove and Replace) .
Remove the RH lower C-pillar trim. See Trim - C-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace) .
Repeat steps 10 and 11 for the LH side of the vehicle.
Move the 2nd row seats out of easy entry position.
Remove the 2nd row mid floor panel. See Floor Panel - Mid - 2nd Row (7 Seat) (Remove and Replace) .
Remove the 2nd row rear floor panel. See Floor Panel - Rear - 2nd Row (7 Seat) (Remove and Replace) .
Remove and discard the bolts (x6) that attach the LH 2nd row seat rear bracket to the vehicle.
45 N.m (33.2 ft-lbs)

Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 11 mm socket
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Move the LH 2nd row seat fully rearward.
NOTE: Latch the seat back to lock it into position.
Remove the LH 2nd row rear floor supports.

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Remove the LH 2nd row seat outboard front floor plate. See Front Floor Plate - Outboard - 2nd Row Seat - LH (7 Seat) (Remove and Replace) .
Remove the LH 2nd row seat inboard front floor plate. See Front Floor Plate - Inboard - 2nd Row Seat - LH (7 Seat) (Remove and Replace) .
Remove the bolts (x6) that attach the LH 2nd row seat front bracket to the vehicle.
45 N.m (33.2 ft-lbs)

Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 11 mm socket
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Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace) .
Disconnect LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect) .
Disconnect the LH 2nd row seat harness electrical connectors (x3).
Tip: Release the bracket for access to the connectors if needed.

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Release the clips (x2) that attach the harness from the LH floor support bracket.

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Fold the LH 2nd row seat to the down position.
With assistance, remove the LH 2nd row seat assembly from the vehicle.

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