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Switch - Recliner - 3rd Row Seat - LH - Remove And Replace: Remove

  1. Open the LH and RH falcon wing doors.
  2. Open the liftgate.
  3. Fold the 2nd row 40 and 60 seats downward.
  4. Remove the rear trunk load floor. See Trunk Load Floor - Rear (Remove and Replace) .
  5. Remove the rear trunk floor NVH insulator. See NVH Insulator - Floor - Rear Trunk (Remove and Replace) .
  6. Remove the rear trunk carpet. See Carpet - Rear Trunk (5 Seat) (Remove and Replace) .
  7. Fold the LH and RH 3rd row seats downward.
  8. Remove the LH 3rd row seat back carpet. See SEAT BACK CARPET - 3RD ROW - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  9. Release 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.
    NOTE: Pull the tabs inward, and then upwards to release.
    NOTE: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Clip pry tool
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  10. Unfold the LH 3rd row seat to original position.
    NOTE: Leave the seat headrest in the folded position.
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  11. Release the J-hook clip that attaches the upper half of the LH 3rd row seat upholstery to the seat.
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  12. From the 3rd row, pull the top outer portion of the seat cover and foam outward to gain access to the LH 3rd row seat escutcheon.
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  13. Carefully pull the LH 3rd row seat escutcheon forward to access the LH 3rd row seat recliner switch connector, and then disconnect the switch connector.
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  14. Remove the screws (x2) that attach the LH 3rd row seat recliner switch to the seat, and then remove the switch from the seat.
    NOTE: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • PH1 Phillips screwdriver
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