Removal

REMOVAL

NOTE: Right seat shown in illustrations. Left seat similar.





1. Remove the seat from the vehicle and place it on a workbench.
2. Remove the seat side shieldsSeat Side Shield - 2nd Row Swivel - Removal.
3. Remove the seat cushion side shieldsSeat Cushion Side Shields - Removal.
4. If equipped with heated seats, remove the two screws (2) that secure the electrical contact (4) to the outboard seat riser (3) and disengage the wire harness retainers (5) from the riser and the pivot mechanism (1).




NOTE: Outboard side of seat shown. Inboard side similar. Illustration shown with seat back and hinges removed for clarity.

5. Remove the four nuts (7 and 8) that secure each seat track (3) to the pivot mechanism (5).
6. Remove the seat tracks and eight spacers (2) from the pivot mechanism.
7. Remove the four bolts (1 and 4) that secure each seat riser (6) to the pivot mechanism and remove the risers.




8. Remove the seat pivot release handlePivot Release Handle - 2nd Row Swivel - Removal.
9. Remove the spring (2).
10. Remove the two screws (4 and 6) that secure the pivot latch (1) to the pivot mechanism (3).
11. Remove the pivot latch and rubber isolator (5) from the pivot mechanism.