Repair Procedures: Removal

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Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the front seat back cover.
(Refer to Body - "FRONT SEAT BACK COVER ")
Disconnect the lumbar support motor connector (A).

Fig 1: Locating Lumbar Support Motor Connector
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Separate the retaining clips (A) from the seat frame.

Fig 2: Separating Retaining Clips From Seat Frame
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Remove the lumbar support assembly (B) after disengaging mounting clip (A).

Fig 3: Locating Mounting Clip

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Fig 4: Locating Lumbar Support Assembly

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