Bench Seat/Single Seat, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Move the front seats as far forward as possible.

-- Remove the child seat anchor guides. Refer to Rear Bench Seat Cover and Cushion, Removing and Installing .

-- Slide the Removal Tool:T40445  in the area of the wire hook -2- all the way between the bench seat -1- and the bracket.

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-- Press the Removal Tool:T40445  upward and carefully pry the bench seat -1- out of the mounting grommet -3- in the direction of -arrow A-.

-- Repeat the process for the other side in the direction of -arrow B-.

-- Raise the front side of the bench seat -1- slightly and slide the wire frame -2- out of the hook -3- in the direction of -arrow-.

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-- Disconnect the connector.

-- Remove the bench seat -1-.