REAR NO. 1 SEAT ASSEMBLY (for RH Side): Removal

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REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM POCKET SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat)
REMOVE TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat)
REMOVE REAR FLOOR NO. 1 BOARD (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat)
REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat)
REMOVE REAR FLOOR NO. 3 BOARD (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat)
REMOVE REAR FLOOR NO. 2 BOARD (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat)
REMOVE REAR FLOOR NO. 1 MAT SUPPORT SIDE PLATE (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat) (See appropriate step(s) under INSTALLATION )
REMOVE BACK DOOR WEATHERSTRIP (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat)
REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat) (See appropriate step(s) under INSTALLATION )
REMOVE RECLINING REMOTE CONTROL LEVER BEZEL RH (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat)
1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 6 claws and remove the bezel.
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
REMOVE TETHER ANCHOR BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat) (See appropriate step(s) under INSTALLATION )
REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY RH (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat) (See appropriate step(s) under INSTALLATION )

Fig 1: Detaching Claws
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REMOVE RECLINING REMOTE CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat)
1. Remove the 2 bolts and lever.
2. Disconnect the rear No. 1 seat lock cable from the lever.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Bolts And Lever
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REMOVE REAR NO. 3 SEAT LEG SIDE COVER (w/Rear No. 2 Seat)
1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 claws and remove the side cover.
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Rear No. 3 Seat Leg Side Cover (W/Rear No. 2 Seat)
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REMOVE REAR NO. 3 SEAT LEG SIDE COVER (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat)
1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 claws and remove the side cover.
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Rear No. 3 Seat Leg Side Cover (W/O Rear No. 2 Seat)
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REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SEAT LEG SIDE COVER
1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 3 claws and clip, and remove the side cover.
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Rear No. 2 Seat Leg Side Cover
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REMOVE REAR SEAT LEG COVER
1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 8 claws and remove the 2 leg covers.
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SEAT LOCK CABLE ASSEMBLY (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat)
1. Disconnect the lock cable from the seat.
  1. Raise the adjuster's lock piece to release the lock.
    
    Fig 6: Removing Rear Seat Leg Cover
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    Fig 7: Removing Rear No. 1 Seat Lock Cable Assembly (W/O Rear No. 2 Seat)
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  2. Slide the seat forward and tilt the seatback forward.
    
    Fig 8: Sliding Seat Forward And Tilt Seatback Forward
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  3. Remove the seat's cap from the connector case.
    
    Fig 9: Removing Seat'S Cap From Connector Case
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  4. Pull the seat's cap toward the outside of the vehicle. Then remove the cable from the connector case's slit.
    
    Fig 10: Pulling Seat'S Cap Toward Outside Of Vehicle
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  5. Remove the body's cap from the connector case.
2. Detach the clamps and remove the lock cable.
  
  Fig 11: Removing Body'S Cap From Connector Case
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  Fig 12: Detaching Clamps And To Lock Cable
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REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SEAT ASSEMBLY RH
1. Lift up the seat track adjusting handle and move the seat to the rearmost position.
2. Remove the 2 bolts on the front side of the seat.
3. Lift up the seat track adjusting handle and move the seat to the foremost position.
  
  Fig 13: Removing Bolts On Front Side Of Seat
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4. Remove the 3 bolts on the rear side of the seat.
5. Lift up the seat track adjusting handle and move the seat to the center position. Then remove the seat.
  NOTE: Be careful not to damage the vehicle body,
  
  Fig 14: Removing Bolts On Rear Side Of Seat
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