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Front Seat Covers And Pads - 1st Row Outboard Sideshield, LH - Remove And Replace: Remove

  1. Open the LH front door.
  2. Move the driver's seat fully forward, and adjust the seat cushion height to maximum.
    CAUTION: Do not allow the seat headrest to compress the sun visor as it might crack the mirror.
  3. Insert the seat belt release key (1133787-00-A) into the bottom of the seatbelt pretensioner coupling to release the seatbelt from the pretensioner.
    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.
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  4. Remove the bolt that attaches the driver seat outboard side shield to the seat frame.

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

    • Cordless 1/4 in Dr Ratchet
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  5. Pull the driver seat outboard side shield away from the seat frame to release the clip that attaches the side shield to the front of the seat frame.
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  6. Pull the driver seat outboard side shield away from the seat frame to release the clip that attaches the side shield to the upper part of the seat frame.
    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.
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  7. Disconnect the electrical harness from the backrest and cushion adjust switch connector, if so equipped.
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  8. Remove the driver seat outboard side shield from the vehicle.
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  9. Carefully release the clips that attach the seat cushion and seat back buttons to the driver seat backrest and cushion adjust switch, and then remove the buttons from the outboard side shield.
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  10. Remove the screws securing the 8 way switch to LH front outer side cover, then remove LH front outer side cover from 8 way switch assembly.

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

    • Torx T20 socket
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