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Remove and Replace

  1. Open RH front and rear doors
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  2. Lower all four windows
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  3. Move LH front seat forward
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  4. Move RH front seat forward
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  5. Partially remove LH rear door seal
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  6. Remove LH 7s Lower C-Pillar Trim
    NOTE: 8x clips, Rear edge is mated with groove in trunk side trim, Release clips at the front of LH rear sill trim working your way back towards rear of sill trim
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  7. Fold down 2nd row 60 seatback assembly
    NOTE: Press button, fold forwards
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  8. Disconnect 2nd row 60 seat connector
    NOTE: 1x connector
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  9. Move 60 seat forward using towel bar
    NOTE: With one hand on towel bar pull up and slide the seat forward with your other hand
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  10. Remove 60 seat rear outboard track fastener
    NOTE: 1x patch bolt, 11mm, 37 N.m, Discard after removal
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  11. Remove 60 seat rear inboard track fasteners
    NOTE: 2x patch bolts, 11mm, 37 N.m, Discard after removal
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  12. Move 60 seat fully rearward using towel bar
    NOTE: With one hand on towel bar pull up and slide the seat forward with your other hand
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  13. Remove 60 seat outboard track cover
    NOTE: 1x clip, Slide covers forward to release from 60 seat tracks
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  14. Remove center track cover from 2nd row seats
    NOTE: 2x clips, Slide covers forward to release from 2nd row seat tracks
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  15. Release cabin carpet from 60 seat
    NOTE: Pull cabin carpet towards front of vehicle
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  16. Remove 60 seat front inboard track fasteners
    NOTE: 1x bolts, 11mm, 37 N.m, Discard after removal
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  17. Remove 2nd row 60 seat frame front outboard track fasteners
    NOTE: 1x bolts, 11mm, 37 N.m, Discard after removal
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  18. Remove 2nd row 60 seat assembly from vehicle
    NOTE: Recommend assistance
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  19. Remove front push clip from 2nd row 60 cushion assembly outer side shield
    NOTE: 1x clip, Use pick to remove the push clip from the bottom side of the outboard cover
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  20. Remove 2nd row 60 cushion assembly outer side shield
    NOTE: 1x clip 1x connector, Remove outer side shield assembly by pulling outwards and up at the front portion of the trim, Unclip remaining clip and unplug the connection
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  21. Remove 2nd row 60 seatback assembly toe kick panel
    NOTE: 7x clips, Pry up on LH side of 60 toe kick cover to release clips, Repeat on RH side to fully remove
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  22. Release clips and remove inboard outer trim from 2nd row 60 seat cushion assembly
    NOTE: 3x clips, Use trim tool to unclip 3x clips and remove inboard outer trim towards rear of the vehicle
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  23. Remove 2nd row 60 seatback panel
    NOTE: 9x clips, 2x hooks, Release clips starting at the top of back panel working your way down the lower back panel, pull 60 back panel towards front of vehicle to remove
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  24. Remove 2nd row center seat switch
    NOTE: 1x connector, 2x clips, Using plastic trim tool pry the top of the switch away from 20 back panel to ease removal
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  25. Remove center back panel from 2nd row center seatback
    NOTE: 5x clips, 2 hooks, Lift up at the lower 20 back panel and then slide forward to release
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  26. Release 2nd row 60 seat harness connectors and clip from seat frame
    NOTE: 1x clip, 7x connectors
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  27. Disconnect seat cables from easy entry actuators on 60 seat
    NOTE: 4x clips
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  28. Remove cable from 60 fold actuator
    NOTE: 1x clip, Remove cable from 60 fold actuator
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  29. Remove push clips for 2nd row 60 bottom seat pan
    NOTE: 2x clips, Remove push clips from front of seat pan
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  30. Remove center seatback lumbar bun fastener
    NOTE: 1x screw, T20, 1.5 N.m
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  31. Remove center seatback lumbar bun
    NOTE: 2x clips, Pull bolster outwards to release
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  32. Remove center seatback pivot clamps
    NOTE: 2x bolts, T40, 22 N.m, Once fasteners are removed slide pivot clamp towards the center of center seatback and pull each outwards to remove
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  33. Remove center seatback from 60 seat frame
    NOTE: Remove center seatback by lifting upwards
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  34. Manually release the center seatback latch
    NOTE: Use small screwdriver to manipulate the center seatback latch to release
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  35. Remove fasteners securing 60 seat pan to seat frame
    NOTE: 4x fastener, 3x 10mm, 6 N.m, 1x T25, 1.5 N.m, 1x clip, Remove remaining bolts attaching seat pan to seat frame
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  36. Remove headrest from 2nd row 60 seatback assembly
    NOTE: Simultaneously depress the guide button and insert a 90 degree pick into the guide opening, Lift up while engaged
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  37. Remove headrest guides from 2nd row 60 seatback assembly
    NOTE: Pull back on lower portion of the headrest guide to release tab while also applying upward force to remove headrest guides
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  38. Remove 2nd row 60 seatback assembly
    NOTE: 4x clips, Release clips securing 60 seatback and lift upwards, Seat belt will be removed in a later step
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  39. Remove 2nd row 60 seat cushion assembly
    NOTE: Remove seat bottom by lifting the rear first and removing it towards front of the seat
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  40. Remove 2nd row center seat belt anchor
    NOTE: 1x bolt, T50, 40 N.m, Discard after removal
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  41. Remove 2nd row center seat belt guide
    NOTE: 2x clips, 2x datums
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  42. Remove 2nd row center seat belt from 2nd row 60 seatback assembly
    NOTE: Pass seat belt through opening
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  43. Place 2nd row 60 seatback assembly on a suitable working surface
    NOTE: Avoid damage to seat cover
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  44. Remove easy-entry switch
    NOTE: 2x clips, 1x connector
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  45. Disconnect seat heating connector
    NOTE: 1x connector
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  46. Release 2nd row 60 seatback cover
    NOTE: 16x tabs, Pull material downward to release
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  47. Remove backrest shell from 2nd row 60 seatback cover
    NOTE: Early production models may have staples holding material to shell in some areas
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  48. Remove seatback cover from foam
    NOTE: 3x hogring, Hook & loop attachment around perimeter, Cut hogrings, clean debris
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  49. Install seatback cover to foam
    NOTE: 3x hogrings, Small tie wraps may be used as a substitute, if used trim flush and rotate tie wrap head away from visible surface, Hook & loop around perimeter
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  50. Install 2nd row 60 seatback cover to backrest shell
    NOTE: 16x hooks, Pull material downward to attach, Ensure material is distributed correctly on visible face
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  51. Connect heating pad connector
    NOTE: 1x connector
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  52. Install easy-entry switch
    NOTE: 2x tabs, 1x connector
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  53. Install 2nd row center seat belt to 2nd row 60 seatback assembly
    NOTE: Pass seat belt through opening
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  54. Install 2nd row center seat belt guide
    NOTE: 2x clips, 2x datums
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  55. Install 2nd row center seat belt anchor
    NOTE: 1x bolt, T50, 40 N.m
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  56. Place 60 seat pan onto seat frame
    NOTE: Reinstall seat bottom onto seat frame by starting at the rear of the seat
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  57. Secure 60 seat bottom to seat frame
    NOTE: 4x fasteners, 3x 10mm, 6 N.m, 1x T25, 1.5 N.m, 1x clip, Install remaining bolts attaching seat pan to seat frame
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  58. Install 2nd row 60 seatback into place
    NOTE: 4x clips, Slide seat back into place making sure the bottom retainers slide into place, Reinstall push clips to secure seat back
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  59. Install headrest guides into 60 seat assembly
    NOTE: Install headrest guides by pressing downwards until lower tab is seated
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  60. Install headrest onto 60 seat assembly
    NOTE: Push down to secure
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  61. Install center seatback pivot clamps
    NOTE: 2x bolts, T40, 22 N.m, Insert pivot clamp at center of center frame and slide outwards to install fasteners, When replacing pivot clamps they must be replaced in pairs
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  62. Install center seatback lumbar bun
    NOTE: 2x clips, Press seatback lumbar bun into center frame
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  63. Install center seatback lumbar bun fastener
    NOTE: 1x screw, T20, 1.5 N.m
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  64. Plug in connector and install trim to 60 seat
    NOTE: 1x connector, 1x clip, Plug in connector and install trim by hooking the front into place and seat clip at rear of trim.
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  65. Install push clip at front of outer 60 side shield assembly
    NOTE: 1x clip, Install push clip at front bottom side of the trim
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  66. Install inboard outer trim to 60 seat
    NOTE: Clips 3x, Install inboard outer trim and re-seat 3x clips
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  67. Insert back panel hooks into center seat back assembly
    NOTE: 2x hooks, Engage hooks and slide rearward into position, Early production have 4x hooks
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  68. Install center back panel onto seat back
    NOTE: 5x clips
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  69. Install 2nd row center seat switch
    NOTE: 1x connector, 2x clips
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  70. Install 60 toe kick cover
    NOTE: 7x clips
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  71. Install LH seatback onto 60 seat assembly
    NOTE: 9x clips, 4 hooks, Attach hooks onto frame rail, Work upwards and fasten all the clips
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  72. Install 2nd row 60 seat assembly
    NOTE: Recommend assistance
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  73. Connect 2nd row 60 seat connector
    NOTE: 1x connector
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  74. Install fasteners securing 60 seat frame to body
    NOTE: 5x patch bolts, 11mm, 37 N.m, Install new patch bolts, Bottom seat bolts located behind main carpet, Torque in sequence; Outboard front -> Both inboard rear -> Outboard rear -> Inboard front
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  75. Secure cabin carpet to 60 seat
    NOTE: Strap velcro on
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  76. Move 2nd row 60 seatback to vertical position
    NOTE: Remove seat back protection if necessary
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  77. Install 60 seat outboard track cover
    NOTE: 1x clip
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  78. Install 60 seat outboard track cover
    NOTE: 1x clip
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  79. Install LH 7s Lower C-Pillar Trim
    NOTE: 8x clips, Rear edge is mated with groove in trunk side trim, Release clips at the front of LH rear sill trim working your way back towards rear of sill trim
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  80. Re-seat LH rear door seal
    NOTE: Seat pillar and sill trim tabs underneath seal
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  81. Move the RH front seat to its original position.
  82. Move LH front seat to original position
    NOTE: This can also be achieved by selecting driver profile via UI
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  83. Raise all four windows
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  84. Close all four doors
    NOTE: If 12V is powered up, Unlatch rear doors before closing
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