Seat Cushion Side Shields - Removal
REMOVAL
Anchor Cover
1. Using a clip removal tool (1) or equivalent, release the recliner handle (2).
2. Slide the retaining clip (2) down and remove the handle (1) from the recliner shaft.
3. Release the rear edge of the anchor cover (1) by pushing out from the inside.
4. Release the front tab (2) out of the side shield.
CAUTION: Use care not to break the inner side shield hoop. If the hoop breaks, the inner side shield must be replaced to ensure retention once the anchor cover is re-installed.
5. Using a small flat bladed tool (2) or equivalent, release the arrow clip by pressing down on the lower edge of the inner side shield hoop (1) and pulling carefully on the anchor cover.
Manual/Passenger Seats
1. Remove the two screws from the rear of the side shield.
2. Remove the seat belt anchor cover (4).
3. Remove the seat belt anchor bolt (2) and separate the belt (3) from the seat.
4. Remove the two screws from the seat belt anchor cavity.
CAUTION: DO NOT attempt to separate the clips from the side shield during removal or damage to the shield will result.
NOTE: The clips may be destroyed during removal. Always replace with new clips.
5. Using a flat bladed trim tool or equivalent, separate the upper clips (1) from the seat cushion frame and release the rear support hook (2) from the support wire (3).
6. Lift the rear of the shield (1) toward the front of the vehicle off of the support wire (2).
7. Release the corner support (1) then the front support hook (3) from the support wire.
8. Using a small flat bladed tool, release the clip barbs securing the clips to the side shield tabs and discard the clips.
Power Seats
NOTE: Passenger side shown, driver side is similar.
1. Remove the two screws from the rear of the side shield.
2. Using a clip removal tool (1) or equivalent, release the recliner handle (2).
3. Slide the retaining clip (2) down and remove the handle (1) from the recliner shaft.
4. Remove the seat belt anchor cover (4).
5. Remove the seat belt anchor bolt (2) and separate the belt (3) from the seat.
NOTE: Passenger side shown, driver side is similar.
6. Remove the two screws from the seat belt anchor cavity.
7. Slide the rear shield (2) rearwards and release the forward facing tongue from the front shield.
8. Remove the rear shield (2).
CAUTION: DO NOT attempt to separate the clips from the side shield during removal or damage to the shield will result.
NOTE: The retaining clips (4) may be destroyed during removal. Always replace with new clips.
9. Using a flat bladed trim tool or equivalent, separate the upper clips (4) from the seat cushion frame.
10. Slide the shield forward and release the corner support (5) from the support wire (1).
11. Release the support hooks (2) from the support wire (1).
12. Release the retaining tabs (2),separate the power seat switch (1) and position aside.
13. Using a small flat bladed tool, release the clip barbs securing the clips (4) to the side shield tabs and discard the clips.
Upper Fold Flat Shield
1. Using a flat bladed trim tool or equivalent, separate the retaining clip (1) from the seat back recliner frame.
2. Slide the shield forward until the side hook (1) and alignment pin (2) are released and remove the side shield.