Suspension - Seat Cushion - Driver Seat Remove and Replace: Remove

Open all doors and lower all windows.
Remove the LH middle A-pillar trim. See TRIM - A-PILLAR - MIDDLE - LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
Remove the LH lower A-pillar trim. See TRIM - A-PILLAR - LOWER - LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
Use a clip prytool to release the LH front seat harness from the sill trim clips (x5).

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Pull the LH front seat harness from under the LH front cabin carpet.

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Move the LH front seat forward, and then remove and discard the LH front seat rear fasteners (x2).

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Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Torx Plus T45 socket
- Ratchet/torque wrench
- Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Move the LH front seat backward, and then remove and discard the LH front seat front fasteners (x2).

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Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Torx Plus T45 socket
- Ratchet/torque wrench
- Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Tilt the LH front seat rearward to gain access to the underside of the LH front seat.
NOTE: It is not necessary to disconnect the LH seat harness from the body controller. Take care when moving the seat. Ensure the carpet is not damaged.
With assistance, remove the retaining clips (x4) under the main seat harness junction from the LH front seat frame.

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Move the LH front seat to most forward.
Disconnect the LV power. See 12 V/LV POWER - DISCONNECT AND CONNECT .
With assistance, unhook the clips (x2) that attach the lower section of the seat back trim and move the seat back flap away from the working area.

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With assistance, release the clips (x2) that attach the seat cushion foam to the seat suspension.

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Disconnect the seatback heater connector, and then separate the connector from the seat underside.

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NOTE: Slide the connector straight down to release it from the seat assembly.
Disconnect the seat cushion heat pad connector, and then separate the connector from the seat underside.

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Disconnect seat occupied sensor connector.

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Release the clip that attaches the seat occupied sensor to the seat underside, and then separate the sensor from the seat underside.

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NOTE: Release the sensor from the seat frame by depressing the retaining clip and pulling the sensor away.
Remove the clips (x2) that attach the seat occupied sensor connector and the LH seat harness to the seat cushion suspension.

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With assistance, remove the upper part of the LH front seat cushion suspension from the seat frame.

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NOTE: Reversely use the clip prytool to remove the seat suspension. Press the seat suspension down with appropriate force to completely separate it from the seat frame.
With assistance, remove the LH front seat cushion suspension from the seat frame.

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NOTE: Rotate the seat suspension downwards to a horizontal position and lift it upwards to remove the lower part of the seat suspension.