Disassembly And Assembly: Disassembly

Fig 2: Identifying Side Air Bag Module Harness And Harness Connector

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1. Unclip the side air bag module harness (1) at locations (A).
   NOTE:

   Take note of harness routing and attachment location for accurate installation.

2. Disconnect harness connector (B) from the seatback heater (if equipped).

Fig 3: Locating Seat Cushion Outer Finisher LH Screw, Metal Clips And Pawls

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1. For power seat:
   1. Remove screw (A).
   2. Release metal clips (B) from the seat cushion frame (2), as shown below.

      : Metal clip

   3. Release pawls to separate.

      : Pawl

   4. Disconnect the harness connector (A) from the power seat switch (1).
      Fig 4: Locating Power Seat Switch, Lumbar Support Switch And Pawls

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   5. Remove screws (B) if necessary to replace the power seat switch (1).
   6. Disconnect the harness connector (D) from the lumbar support switch (2) (if equipped).
   7. Release pawls (C) if necessary to replace the lumbar support switch (2) (if equipped).
2. For manual seat:
   Fig 5: Releasing Metal Clips From Seat Frame Assembly

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   1. Release pawl and remove recline lever (3) as shown below.
   2. Remove two screws (B) and remove the lift lever (2).
   3. Release metal clips (A) from the seat cushion frame (4) as shown below.

      : Metal clip

   4. Release the remaining pawls then remove the seat cushion outer finisher (LH) (1).

      : Pawl

Fig 6: Identifying Seat Cushion Outer Finisher RH Pawls And Metal Clip

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1. Release pawls then pull to release the metal clip.

   : Metal clip

   : Pawl

1. Release the headrest holder locks as shown below and remove the headrest holders.
   Fig 8: Removing Headrest Holder

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   CAUTION:

   Before removing/installing the headrest holder, check its orientation (front/rear and right/left).

2. Remove and discard the side air bag module nuts (A).
   Fig 9: Removing Side Air Bag Module Nuts

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   CAUTION:

   Do not reuse the side air bag module nuts.

   (1): Side air bag module

3. Disengage the side air bag module studs from the seatback frame and lift the seatback trim and seatback pad as an assembly to remove from the seatback frame.

1. Open the seatback trim and release the side air bag module studs (A) protruding through holes in the chute (B).
   Fig 10: Identifying Side Air Bag Module, Chute And Side Air Bag Module Studs

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2. Pull the side air bag module (1) out of the chute (B) and remove from the seatback trim.
3. Pull the seatback trim (1) upward from bottom to release hook fasteners (A).
   Fig 11: Identifying Seatback Trim, Hook Fasteners And Hog Rings

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4. Remove three hog rings and separate the seatback trim from the seatback pad.

   : Hog ring

   NOTE:

   Remove all pieces of hog rings and discard them.

(A) Side air bag module harness clips.

(B) Harness connector for the seatback heater (if equipped)

Fig 1: Locating Side Air Bag Module And Seat Back Heater Connectors

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1. For power seat:
   1. Remove screw (A).
   2. Release metal clips (B) from the seat cushion frame (2), as shown below.

      : Metal clip

   3. Release pawls to separate.

      : Pawl

      Fig 2: Locating Seat Cushion Outer Finisher LH Screw, Metal Clips And Pawls

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   4. Disconnect the harness connector (A) from the power seat switch (1).
   5. Remove screws (B) if necessary to replace the power seat switch (1).
   6. Disconnect the harness connector (D) from the lumbar support switch (2) (if equipped).
   7. Release pawls (C) if necessary to replace the lumbar support switch (if equipped).
   Fig 3: Locating Power Seat Switch, Lumbar Support Switch And Pawls
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2. For manual seat:
   1. Release pawl and remove recline lever (3) as shown below.
   2. Remove two screws (B) and remove the lift lever (2).
   3. Release metal clips (A) from the seat cushion frame (4), as shown below.

      : Metal clip

   4. Release the remaining pawls then remove the seat cushion outer finisher (LH) (1).

      : Pawl

   Fig 4: Releasing Metal Clips From Seat Frame Assembly
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1. Release pawls then pull to release the metal clip.

   : Metal clip

   : Pawl

Fig 5: Identifying Seat Cushion Outer Finisher RH Pawls And Metal Clip
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:Front

1. Release J-clips (A) holding the seat cushion trim to the seat cushion frame.
2. Release J-clip (B) holding the seat cushion trim to the seat cushion frame.
3. Release J-clips (D) holding the seat cushion trim to the seat cushion frame.
4. Release retainer strips (C) holding the seat cushion trim to the seat cushion frame.
   Fig 6: Identifying Seat Cushion Trim Hook Fasteners

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5. Disconnect the harness connector from the seat cushion heater (if equipped).
   NOTE:

   Take note of harness routing and attachment location for accurate installation.

Fig 7: Identifying Seat Cushion Trim Hook Fasteners And Hog Rings

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1. Pull the seat cushion trim upward to release hook fasteners (A).
2. Remove three hog rings and separate the seat cushion trim from the seat cushion pad.

   : Hog ring

   NOTE:

   Remove all pieces of hog rings and discard them.