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

  1. Position the LH 2nd row seat seat back sub-assembly on the seat frame.
    NOTE: Feed the outer and center seat belt through the seat cushion pass through, and then push down on the trim sub-assembly to fit the frame.
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  2. Install the center 2nd row seatbelt escutcheon. See Escutcheon - Seatbelt - 2nd Row - Center (Remove and Replace) .
  3. Install the LH 2nd row seatbelt escutcheon. See Escutcheon - Seatbelt - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  4. Push the lower portion of the backrest cushion into position.
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  5. Install the lower portion of the LH 2nd row seat back cushion.
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  6. Install new nuts (x2) that attach the LH 2nd row seat side airbag to the seat frame.

    20 N.m (14.7 ft-lbs) 

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

    • 13 mm socket
    • 13 mm flex head ratcheting combination wrench
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
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  7. Connect the LH 2nd row seat side airbag connector, and then connect the seat heater connectors (x2).
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  8. Fold the LH 2nd row seat back to the down position.
  9. Carefully install the LH 2nd row seat lower rear trim sub-assembly on the seat frame.
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  10. Position the LH 2nd row seat torsion spring bearing cap on the seat, and then install the bolt that attaches the cap to the seat.

    0.5 N.m (4 in-lbs) 

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

    • 10 mm socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
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  11. Fold the LH 2nd row seat back to the down position.
  12. Position the LH 2nd row seat plastic seat back on the seat, and then install the clips (x13) that attach the seat back to the seat.
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  13. Zip the LH 2nd row seat back upholstery on both sides.
    CAUTION: Use caution to not pull the zippers off the track.
    NOTE: Use a pick to aid in moving the zipper. Tuck the ends of the zippers underneath the upholstery.

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

    • Pick Miniature Soft Grip, 90 degree tip, 6 in
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  14. Secure the J-hook that attaches the lower edge of the LH 2nd row seat back upholstery.
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  15. Move the LH 2nd row seat back to the upright position.
  16. Install a new bolt that attaches the center 2nd row seatbelt to the seat frame.

    45 N.m (33.2 ft-lbs) 

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

    • 3 in extension
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • Torx T50 socket
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  17. Install the LH 2nd row seat cushion assembly into the seat assembly.
    CAUTION: Use caution when feeding the J-hooks and connectors through the seat frame.
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  18. Secure the black connectors (x2) to the LH 2nd row seat frame, and then connect the electrical connectors (x4).
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  19. Secure the J-hooks (x11) that attach the underside of the LH 2nd row seat upholstery to the seat assembly.
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  20. Position the LH 2nd row outer seat belt to the seat assembly, and then install a new bolt that attaches seatbelt to the seat assembly.

    45 N.m (33.2 ft-lbs) 

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

    • Torx T50 socket
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  21. Install the LH 2nd row recliner cover. See COVER - RECLINER - 2ND ROW - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  22. Install the LH 2nd row recliner lever. See LEVER - RECLINER - 2ND ROW - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  23. Position the 2nd row center seatbelt buckle onto the seat assembly, and then install a new bolt that attaches the buckle to the seat assembly.

    45 N.m (33.2 ft-lbs) 

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

    • Torx T50 socket
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  24. Secure the edge clip that attaches the 2nd row center seatbelt buckle electrical connector to the seat assembly, and then connect the connector.
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  25. Secure the J-hooks (x6) that attach the toe kick to the LH 2nd row seat assembly.
    NOTE: Secure the inner clips (x4) first, and then secure the lower outer clips (x2).
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  26. Fold the LH 2nd row seat back to the down position.
  27. Install the LH 2nd row seat assembly into the vehicle. See SEAT ASSEMBLY - 2ND ROW - LH (7 SEAT) (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
    NOTE: It is not necessary to redeploy the vehicle firmware after installing the seat assembly.
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