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Substrate - Seat Back - 2nd Row - LH - Remove And Replace: Remove

  1. Remove the LH 2nd row back panel. See Back Panel - 2nd Row Seat - LH (Remove And Replace) .
  2. Remove the LH 2nd row headrest. See Headrest - 2nd Row - LH (Remove And Replace) .
  3. Remove the LH 2nd row backrest LH and RH headrest guides.
    NOTE: Lift the headrest guide locking tabs and slide headrest guide out of frame assembly. Guide with adjustment button installed inboard.
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  4. Disconnect the LH 2nd row backrest harness, and then release the clip that attaches the harness to the backrest.
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  5. Disconnect the LH 2nd row backrest cushion heat pad electrical connector.
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  6. Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the LH 2nd row backrest cushion to the back frame.

    8 N.m (5.9 ft-lbs) 

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

    • 10 mm socket
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  7. Fold the LH 2nd row seat to the vertical position, but do not latch the seat back.
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  8. Release the clips (x4) that attach the LH 2nd row backrest cushion to the backrest frame, and then remove the cushion assembly from the vehicle.
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  9. Release the clips that attach the LH 2nd row backrest cushion heat pad harness to the LH 2nd row seat back substrate.
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  10. Release the hooks (x4) that attach the bottom portion of LH 2nd row seat back trim to the LH 2nd row seat back substrate.
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  11. Release clips (x4) that attach the LH 2nd row seat back trim to the LH 2nd row seat back substrate.
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  12. Release the hooks (x6) and clips (x2) that attach the top portion of LH 2nd row seat back trim to the LH 2nd row seat back substrate.
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  13. Pull the top portion of LH 2nd row seat back trim down and off of the LH 2nd row seat back substrate.
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  14. Remove the LH 2nd row seat back substrate from cushion assembly.
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  15. Release the clip that attaches the LH 2nd row microphone harness to the LH 2nd row seat back substrate.
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  16. Release the clips (x3) and tabs (x2) that attach the LH 2nd row microphone assembly to the LH 2nd row seat back substrate.
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