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Side Shield - Outboard - Driver Seat - Remove and Replace: Install

  1. If a new driver seat outboard side shield is being installed, install the back rest and cushion adjust switch to the outboard side shield. See SWITCH - BACK REST AND CUSHION ADJUST - DRIVER SEAT (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  2. Bring the driver seat outboard side shield to the driver seat, and then connect the electrical harness to the backrest and cushion adjust switch connector, if so equipped.
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  3. Slide the driver seat outboard side shield forward to fasten the clips that attach the side shield to rear of the seat frame.
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  4. Push the driver seat outboard side shield into the seat frame to fasten the clip that attaches the side shield to the center of the seat frame.
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  5. Install the bolt that attaches the driver seat outboard side shield to the seat frame.

    2 N.m (1.5 ft-lbs) 

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  6. Install the LH front seatbelt pretensioner coupling onto the LH front seat pretensioner.
    NOTE: Perform a pull-push-pull test to verify the pretensioner and coupling are fully engaged.
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  7. Return the driver seat to its original position.
  8. Close the LH front door.