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Recliner Actuator - Seat Back - 2nd Row - LH - 5-Seat | Remove And Replace: Remove

  1. Open all four doors and fully lower all windows.
  2. Move the front seats fully forward.
  3. Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See SEAT CUSHION - LOWER - 2ND ROW (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  4. Partially remove LH rear door seal.
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  5. Remove the LH rear sill trim. See TRIM - C-PILLAR - LOWER - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE)
  6. Remove the fasteners securing the 60 seat frame to body.
    NOTE: 5x bolts, 11 mm, 37 N.m, Bottom seat bolts located behind main carpet.
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  7. Fold down the 60 seatback assembly.
    CAUTION: Do not place any additional weight on the seatback. Doing so may damage the seat frame alignment tabs, which can cause unevenness between the 60 and 40 seatbacks.
  8. Remove the LH 2nd row seatback panel. See BACK PANEL - 2ND ROW SEAT - RH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  9. Remove the 2nd row 60 seat assembly from vehicle and leave the seat folded down.
    NOTE: Recommend assistance. Do not fold the seat up.
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  10. Hold the 60 seat partially upwards with a hood prop but do not engage the seat lock.
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  11. Release the clip and remove the center 2nd row inner B-cover.
    NOTE: 1x push clip, If you need extra access then fold the seat up but do not lock seat in the upward position.
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  12. Release the actuator cable from the 60 seat frame clip, and then lift the cable up and away from the seat frame latch to separate it.
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  13. Release the 60 seat recliner actuator connector.
    NOTE: 1x connector
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  14. Remove the screws that attach the LH 2nd row seat back recliner actuator from the actuator pan.

    Torque 2.5 N.m 

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

    • 8 mm deep socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
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