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2. Unhook the j-channel.
3. From inside of the seatback, squeeze the headrest holder tabs
at the base of the stay pipe and pull up to remove.
NOTE:
Before installing the headrest holder, check its orientation (front/
rear and right/left).
Passenger Seat
1. Remove the headrest.
2. Remove the seatback board from the back of the seatback.
3. Remove the retainer.
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4. From inside of the seatback, squeeze the headrest holder tabs
at the base of the stay pipe and pull up to remove.
NOTE:
Before installing the headrest holder, check its orientation (front/
rear and right/left).
Assembly
Assembly is in the reverse order of disassembly.
REMOVAL OF SEATBACK ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the headrest.
2. For driver seatback unhook the j-channel. For passenger seatback, remove the seatback board from the
back of the seatback.
3. Remove the side air bag harness connector from the seat cushion.
4. Remove the mounting bolts (2 for each side) and seatback assembly.
INSTALLATION OF SEATBACK ASSEMBLY
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
SEAT CUSHION TRIM AND PAD
Disassembly
CAUTION:
Front passenger seat is equipped with an Occupant Classification System sensor and control
module. Do not disassemble front passenger seat cushion assembly or remove the trim as this
will affect the Occupant Classification System calibration.
Always replace passenger seat cushion as an assembly.
When removed, the passenger seat cushion must always be placed pan side UP to prevent dam-
age.
During installation, the wire harness clips must be reinstalled in the holes they were originally in.
Do not add additional clips.
The Occupant Classification System control module can only be replaced as part of the seat cush-
ion assembly.
NOTE:
If the vehicle has been involved in a collision the seat must be inspected for damage. Refer to SRS-60, "
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1. Remove the power seat switch knobs, power seat switch
escutcheon and lumbar switch bezel.
2. Remove the power seat and power lumbar switches.
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3. Remove four bolts and the seat cushion assembly.
4. Remove the retainer on the seat cushion frame, then remove the harness connector for the seat heater.
5. Remove the front seat cushion finisher (inner).
6. On the drivers seat only, after removing the seat cushion trim and pad, remove the hog rings to separate
the trim cover from the pad and seat cushion heater unit.
Assembly
Assembly is in the reverse order of disassembly.
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SECOND ROW OUTBOARD
Removal
1. Remove seat base trim cover.
2. Lift handle and tilt seat forward.
3. DIsconnect the seat cushion heating element electrical connec-
tor.
4. Remove seat anchor nuts, bolts and seat assembly.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
SECOND ROW CENTER
Removal
1. Tilt the seat cushion forward.
2. Remove the seat anchor bolts.
3. Tilt the seat cushion back and remove the seat.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
THIRD ROW
Removal
1. Remove the lower base trim covers.
2. Remove front anchor bolts.
3. Retract the seat into the cargo floor position.
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4. Remove the rear anchor bolts from the seat assembly.
5. Remove the seat assembly.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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1. Headrest 2. Seatback pad 3. Seatback frame
4. Rear seat bezel 5. RH Headrest guide 6. LH Headrest guide
7. Seat back panel 8. Seat actuator assembly 9. Reclining device inner cover
10. Reclining device inner mid cover 11. Armrest assembly 12. Latch assembly
13. Seat cushion mat springs 14. Seat cushion mat 15. Seat cushion frame assembly
16. Seat support trim cover 17. Seat support pad assembly 18. Lower rear seat cover
19. Lower rear seat cover inner 20. Outboard cushion floor latch 21. Seat cushion support frame assem-
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22. Inboard cushion floor latch 23. Seat cushion support frame assem-
bly24. Lower rear seat cover outer
25. Seat cushion pad 26. Inner inboard reclining device cover 27. Outer inboard reclining device cover
28. Seat latch and recliner release 29. Reclining device outer mid cover 30. Reclining device lever
31. Reclining device outer cover 32. Seatback trim cover 33. Seat cushion trim cover
34. Seat cushion heating element
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Second row center
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1. Seatback pad 2. Armrest finisher 3. Headrest
4. Seat belt retractor cover 5. Seat belt bezel 6. RH headrest guide locking