Pivot Clamps - Seat Back - 2nd Row - Center/20 - 5-Seat | Remove And Replace: Remove
- Open all doors and fully lower all windows.
- Move the front seats to their foremost position.
- Fold the center 2nd row seatback down.
- Fully raise the center 2nd row headrest.
- Remove the center 2nd row backrest switch. See BACKREST SWITCH - SEAT BACK - 2ND ROW - CENTER (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
- Use a trim tool to release the clips that attach the center back panel to the seat, working from the bottom of the seat towards the top, and then remove the panel from seat assembly.
- Remove the center 2nd row lumbar bun. See LUMBAR BUN - 2ND ROW - CENTER/20 (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
- Remove the bolts that attach the center 2nd row seatback pivot clamps to the vehicle.
Torque 22 N.m
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Torx T40 socket
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- Slide the center 2nd row seatback pivot clamps toward the center of the seatback, and then pull the clamps outward to remove them from the vehicle.