Lumbar Assembly - Power: Removal

NOTE: For parts identification and location, refer to SEAT - EXPLODED VIEW, FRONT .

Remove the seat backrest. For additional information, refer to SEAT BACKREST - FRONT .
NOTE: Note wire harness routing for installation.

Disengage the backrest cover lower J-clips and route the wire harness(es) out of the hole(s) in the backrest cover.

Fig 1: Identifying Backrest Cover Lower J-Clips And Route Wire Harness(es)
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On each side, separate the backrest cover clip and hook-and-loop strips.

Fig 2: Identifying Backrest Cover Clips And Hook-And-Loop Strips
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NOTE: Use care when separating the backrest cover from the hook-and-loop strip, or the hook-and-loop strip can be torn from the backrest foam pad.

Separate the hook-and-loop strips and invert the backrest cover up to the first row of hog rings.
If equipped, disconnect the backrest Thermo-Electric Device (TED) electrical connector and disengage the pin-type retainer.

Fig 3: Identifying Thermo-Electric Device (TED) Electrical Connector
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Remove the power lumbar.

Fig 4: Locating Motor And Retaining Clips

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