Side Shield - Outboard - Driver Seat - Remove And Replace: Remove
- Open the LH front door and lower the LH front window.
- Move the driver seat forward and raise the seat to the highest position.CAUTION: Adjust the seat back to avoid contact with the headliner, if necessary.
- Release the lock that attaches the LH front seat belt to the seat.NOTE: Rotate the lock mechanism counter clockwise to release the seat belt.
- Remove the screw that attaches the driver seat outboard side shield to the seat assembly.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Torx T20 socket
- 2 in extension
- Ratchet/torque wrench
- Carefully release the clips (x7) that attach the driver seat outboard side shield to the seat assembly, but do not fully remove the side shield from the seat assembly.
- Disconnect the electrical harness from the seat switch.
- Remove the driver seat cushion adjust button. See BUTTON - CUSHION ADJUST - DRIVER SEAT (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
- Remove the driver seat recliner adjust button. See BUTTON - RECLINER ADJUST - DRIVER SEAT (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
- Remove the screws (x3) that attach the back rest and cushion adjust switch to the driver seat outboard side shield, and then remove the switch from the side shield.WARNING: Do not remove the Phillips head screws or damage may occur to the seat switch.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Torx T20 socket
- 2 in extension
- Ratchet/torque wrench