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Cover - Back Rest - 1st Row - RH - Remove And Replace: Remove

  1. Remove the rear underhood apron. See UNDERHOOD TRIM - REAR APRON ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  2. Remove the RH instrument panel end cap. See DASH PANEL - END CAP, LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  3. Remove the RH lower A-pillar trim. See A - B - C POST INTERIOR TRIM - A - PILLAR LOWER ASSEMBLY, LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  4. Remove the RH 1st row seat assembly. See FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLIES - 1ST ROW SEAT ASSEMBLY, LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  5. Remove the RH 1st row headrest trim. See FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLIES - 1ST ROW HEADREST ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  6. Maneuver the seat to gain access to the underside.
  7. Unhook the clips (x2) that attach the lower section of the seat back cover and move the seat back flap away from the working area.
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  8. Disconnect the seat back heater connector, and then separate the heater connector from the seat underside.
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  9. Position the RH 1st row seat assembly in the upright position.
  10. Remove the RH 1st row seat back shell. See FRONT SEAT COVERS AND PADS - 1ST ROW SEATBACK SHELL ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  11. Remove the upper flap that covers the outboard corner of the RH 1st row seat back frame.
    NOTE: Pull the lower section of trim away from the retaining tab to release it, then pull the trim straight up off of the upper retaining tab.
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  12. Remove the lower flap that covers the outboard corner of the RH 1st row seat back frame.
    NOTE: Pull the trim straight up off of the upper retaining tab to release it, then pull the lower section of trim off of the retaining tab.
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  13. Remove the upper flap covering the inboard corner of the RH 1st row seat back frame.
    NOTE: Pull the lower section of trim away from the retaining tab to release it, then pull the trim straight up off of the upper retaining tab.
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  14. Remove the lower flap covering the inboard corner of the RH 1st row seat seat back frame.
    NOTE: Pull the trim straight up off of the upper retaining tab to release it, then pull the lower section of trim off of the retaining tab.
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  15. Remove the seat back cover retainers (x7) from the RH 1st row seat back frame.
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  16. Release the strap that attaches the seat back cover to the foam pad.
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  17. Disconnect the RH 1st row seat backrest ventilation fan connector.
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  18. Rotate the RH 1st row seat backrest ventilation fan clockwise to remove it from the foam.
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  19. Pull the RH 1st row seat back cover away from the RH 1st row seat side airbag to gain access to the air bag electrical connector.
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  20. Disconnect the RH 1st row seat side airbag connector.
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  21. Remove the bolt that attaches the bottom of the lumbar support to the seat back frame.
    NOTE: The bolt is located below the lumbar ECU. Removing this bolt allows ease of access for the following step.

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

    • 10 mm socket
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • 2 in extension
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
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  22. Release the tabs (x2) that attach the bottom of the lumbar support to the seat back frame.
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  23. Remove and discard the nuts (x2) that attach the RH 1st row seat side airbag to the seat back frame.

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

    • 10 mm deep socket
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
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  24. Carefully pull the RH 1st row seat side airbag chute from the seat back frame.
    CAUTION: Do not remove the airbag from the airbag chute.
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  25. Remove the seat upholstery assembly by pulling the bottom of the seat back cover away from the seat back frame.
    NOTE: Make sure the heater harness and the seat back cover are clear of the seat back frame.
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  26. Slide the airbag chute with the airbag still inside through the seatback foam, and then carefully remove the airbag from the airbag chute.
    CAUTION: Make sure that the RH 1st row side airbag mounting studs do not catch in the holes of the airbag chute.
    CAUTION: Handle the airbag with extreme care when removing it from the airbag chute. The airbag is configured/folded in a specific manner and will need to be replaced if it is dropped, altered or manipulated in any way.
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  27. Remove the heater harness from the RH 1st row seat back cover.
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  28. Remove the Velcro strips (x4) that attach the seat back cover to the foam pad, and then remove the cover from the foam pad.
    NOTE: Be cautious while release the Velcro strips to avoid any damage on the foam pad.
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