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Remove And Replace

  1. Open all four doors
  2. Lower all four windows
  3. Move LH front seat forward
  4. Move RH front seat forward
  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 60 seat into down position
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  8. Disconnect logic connector at LH seat frame
    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, 11 mm, 37 N.m, Discard after removal
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  11. Remove 60 seat rear inboard track fasteners
    NOTE: 2x patch bolts, 11 mm, 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, 11 mm, 37 N.m, Discard after removal
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  17. Remove 60 seat front outboard track fasteners
    NOTE: 1x bolts, 11 mm, 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 60 outer sideshield assembly
    NOTE: 1x clip, Use pick to remove the push clip from the bottom side of the outboard cover
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  20. Remove 60 outer sideshield assembly
    NOTE: 1x clip 1x connector, Remove outer sideshield 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. Release clips and remove inboard outer trim from 60 seat
    NOTE: 3x clips, Use trim tool to unclip 3x clips and remove inboard outer trim towards rear of the vehicle
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  22. Remove 60 seat toe kick cover
    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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  23. Remove 60 seatback panel
    NOTE: 9x clips, 2x hooks, Release clips starting at the top of backpanel working your way down the lower backpanel, pull 60 backpanel 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 backpanel to ease removal
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  25. Remove center backpanel from center seatback
    NOTE: 5x clips, 2 hooks, Lift up at the lower 20 backpanel and then slide forward to release
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  26. Release 60 seat harness connectors and clip from seat 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 push clips for 60 bottom seat pan
    NOTE: 2x clips, Remove push clips from front of seat pan
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  29. Remove center seatback lumbar bun fastener
    NOTE: 1x screw, T20, 1.5 N.m
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  30. Remove center seatback lumbar bun
    NOTE: 2x clips, Pull bolster outwards to release
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  31. 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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  32. Remove center seatback from 60 seat frame
    NOTE: Remove center seatback by lifting upwards
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  33. Manually release the center seatback latch
    NOTE: Use small screwdriver to manipulate the center seatback latch to release
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  34. Remove fasteners securing 60 seat pan to seat frame
    NOTE: 4x fastener, 3x 10 mm, 6 N.m, 1x T25, 1.5 N.m, 1x clip, Remove remaining bolts attaching seat pan to seat frame
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  35. Remove headrest from 60 seat 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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  36. Remove headrest guides from 60 seat
    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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  37. Remove 60 seatback
    NOTE: 4x clips, Release clips securing 60 seatback and lift upwards
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  38. Remove 60 seat bottom
    NOTE: Remove seat bottom by lifting the rear first and removing it towards front of the seat
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  39. Remove remaining connections from 60 seat pan
    NOTE: 4x connections, Remove remaining connections to 60 seat cushion
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  40. Remove seat cover from 60 seat pan
    NOTE: Remove 60 seat cover from perimeter of seat pan by releasing J-hooks around the perimeter of the seat
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  41. Remove 60 seat cushion from seat cover
    NOTE: 6x hog ring, Cut the hog rings holding the seat cover to seat cushion and remove seat cover
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  42. Install seat cover on cushion
    NOTE: 6x hog ring, Place seat cover on new cushion and attach with 6x hog rings, ensure the hog rings go through the seat in the intended areas
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  43. Install 60 seat pan onto seat cushion
    NOTE: Place seat pan onto seat cushion and cover, Secure seat cover to pan by hooking the J-hooks around the perimeter of the seat
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  44. Install 60 under-seat harness
    NOTE: 4x clips
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  45. 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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  46. Secure 60 seat bottom to seat frame
    NOTE: 4x fasteners, 3x 10 mm, 6 N.m, 1x T25, 1.5 N.m, 1x clip, Install remaining bolts attaching seat pan to seat frame
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  47. Install 60 seat back 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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  48. Install headrest guides into 60 seat assembly
    NOTE: Install headrest guides by pressing downwards until lower tab is seated
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  49. Install headrest onto 60 seat assembly
    NOTE: Push down to secure
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  50. 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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  51. Install center seatback lumbar bun
    NOTE: 2x clips, Press seatback lumbar bun into center frame
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  52. Install center seatback lumbar bun fastener
    NOTE: 1x screw, T20, 1.5 N.m
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  53. 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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  54. Install push clip at front of outer 60 sideshield assembly
    NOTE: 1x clip, Install push clip at front bottom side of the trim
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  55. Install inboard outer trim to 60 seat
    NOTE: Clips 3x, Install inboard outer trim and reseat 3x clips
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  56. Insert backpanel 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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  57. Install center backpanel onto seat back
    NOTE: 5x clips
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  58. Install 2nd row center seat switch
    NOTE: 1x connector, 2x clips
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  59. Install 60 toe kick cover
    NOTE: 7x clips
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  60. 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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  61. Install 2nd row 60 seat assembly
    NOTE: Recommend assistance
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  62. Connect logic connector at LH 60 seat frame
    NOTE: 1x connector
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  63. Install fasteners securing 60 seat frame to body
    NOTE: 5x patch bolts, 11 mm, 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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  64. Secure cabin carpet to 60 seat
    NOTE: Strap velcro on
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  65. Fold the 60 seat into vertical position
    NOTE: Remove seat back protection if necessary
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  66. Install 60 seat outboard track cover
    NOTE: 1x clip
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  67. Install 60 seat outboard track cover
    NOTE: 1x clip
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  68. 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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  69. Reseat LH rear door seal
    NOTE: Seat pillar and sill trim tabs underneath seal
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  70. Move RH front seat to original position
  71. Move LH front seat to original position
  72. Raise all four windows
  73. Close all four doors
    NOTE: If 12 V is powered up, Unlatch rear doors before closing