Removal

REMOVAL

1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove headrest and sleeves. Headrest - Removal.
3. Remove second row seat. Seat - Removal.
4. Disconnect heat element wire harness.
5. Remove armrest. Armrest - Removal.
6. Remove seat load floor. Removal.
7. Remove outboard recliner handle (lift on back side of handle where it engages retainer tab and pull off).
8. Remove two screws attaching inboard side shield.
9. Remove three screws attaching outboard side shield.




10. Disengage outer J-straps from trim ring.




11. Remove screws attaching trim ring to seat back frame.




12. Remove trim ring.
13. Disconnect wiring harness (for heated seats) at inner shield.




14. Work the foam and cover under recliner torque rod.




15. Remove seat back foam/cover and heating harness assembly together (keep trim attached to foam pad).

NOTE: Use care not to damage wire harness during removal procedure.

16. Separate seat cover from foam.