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Front Seat Assemblies - 1st Row Seat Assembly, LH - Remove And Replace: Remove

  1. Remove rear underhood apron. See UNDERHOOD TRIM - REAR APRON ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  2. Remove the LH IP end cap. See DASH PANEL - END CAP, LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  3. Remove the LH lower A-pillar assembly. See A - B - C POST INTERIOR TRIM - A - PILLAR LOWER ASSEMBLY, LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  4. Insert the seat belt release key (1133787-00-A) into the bottom of the seatbelt pretensioner coupling to release the seatbelt from the pretensioner.
  5. Move the seat fully forward.
  6. Remove and discard the bolts (x2) that attach the rear of the 1st row LH seat to the body.
    CAUTION: Use only the Torx Plus T45 bit to remove the seat bolts.

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

    • Torx Plus T45 socket
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
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  7. Move the seat fully rearward.
  8. Remove and discard the bolts (x2) that attach the front of the 1st row LH seat to the body.
    CAUTION: Use only the Torx Plus T45 bit to remove the seat bolts.

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

    • Torx Plus T45 socket
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
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  9. Adjust the LH front seat to the middle of the seat tracks, and then raise the seat fully.
  10. Disconnect the LV battery power. See LV BATTERY - LI-ION - DISCONNECT AND CONNECT .
  11. Locate the LH front seat electrical connector on the LH body controller module.
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  12. Release the LH front seat connector lock, and then remove the connector from the LH body controller.
    NOTE: Squeeze the release tab on the LH front seat connector lock, and then swing the lock away from the connector to release the lock.
    CAUTION: Do not pull on the connector too hard. If the connector does not easily disconnect from the LH body controller, the lock is still engaged.
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  13. Release the clips (x2) that attach the LH front seat harness to the LH footwell support bracket near the LH side of the LH footwell.
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  14. Release the clips that attach the LH front seat harness to the LH front seat harness guide.
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  15. Pull the LH front seat harness out from under the LH front carpet.
  16. With assistance, remove the seat from the vehicle.
    NOTE: Lift the seat, tilt the seat back, rotate the cushion toward the front door, and remove the seat from the vehicle, cushion first.
    CAUTION: Take care not to damage the upholstery or trim while removing the seat.
    CAUTION: If reinstalling the seat, place the seat in an area where it is not likely to be tipped over or otherwise damaged.
    WARNING: The video(s) included in this procedure are meant as an overview for supplemental purposes only. Follow all of the steps listed in the procedure to avoid damage to components and/or personal injury.
    multimedia:A supplement to the article is available.
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