Seat Cushion Side Shields - Removal

REMOVAL

Anchor Cover

Vehicles built through 12/2008





1. Release the front edge of the anchor cover (1) by pushing out from the inside.
2. Pull the bottom tab (3) out of the side shield keeping the upper arrow clip (2) still secured.






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.

3. 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.

Vehicles built after 12/2008






CAUTION: Do not lift up the edge of the anchor cover when removing. Pull in a straight direction normal to the surface.

1. Using a hook type tool or fingers, place them into the slot (1) next to the arrow clip (2) and pull the shield straight out.

Manual Seats





1. Insert a small flat bladed tool (1) or equivalent, between the seat cushion and the side cover to release the recliner handle (2).





2. Slide the retaining clip (1) to the rear of the vehicle and remove the handle (2) from the recliner shaft.





3. Remove the two screws from the rear of the side shield.





4. Remove the seat belt anchor cover (4).
5. Remove the seat belt anchor bolt (2) and separate the belt (3) from the seat.





6. Remove the two screws from the seat belt anchor cavity.






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.

7. Using a small flat bladed tool (1) or equivalent, release the arrow clips on either side of the anchor cavity by pressing down on the lower edge of the inner side shield hoop (2) and pulling carefully on the side shield.






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.

8. 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).





9. Lift the rear of the shield (1) toward the front of the vehicle off of the support wire (2).





10. Release the corner support (1) then the front support hook (3) from the support wire.
11. Using a small flat bladed tool, release the clip barbs securing the clips to the side shield tabs and discard the clips.

Power Seats

Driver Side





1. Insert a small flat bladed tool (1) or equivalent, between the seat cushion and the side cover to release the recliner handle (2).





2. Slide the retaining clip (1) to the rear of the vehicle and remove the handle (2) from the recliner shaft.





3. Locate the lower front retaining clip (1).





4. Pry out the barbs (3) with a small flat bladed tool or equivalent then using pliers, break the barbs off the clip (1).





5. Release the front upper hoop from the bracket tab (1).





6. Locate the lower rear retaining clip.
7. Pry out the barbs with a small flat bladed tool or equivalent then using pliers, break the barbs off the clip.





8. Release the retaining tabs (2), separate the power seat switch (1) and position aside.






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 may be destroyed during removal. Always replace with new clips.

9. Using a flat bladed trim tool or equivalent, separate the upper clip (1) from the seat cushion frame (2).





10. Twist the front of the side shield (1) up and separate from the recliner shield (1).





11. Using a small flat bladed tool, release the clip barbs securing the clips to the side shield tabs and discard the clips.






NOTE: Passenger side shown, driver side is similar.

12. Remove the two screws from the seat belt anchor cavity.





13. Slide the rear shield (2) rearwards and release the forward facing tongue (1) from the front shield.
14. Remove the rear shield (2).

Passenger Side






NOTE: Driver side shown, Passenger side is similar.

1. Insert a small flat bladed tool (1) or equivalent, between the seat cushion and the side cover to release the recliner handle (2).





2. Slide the retaining clip (1) to the rear of the vehicle and remove the handle (2) from the recliner shaft.





3. Remove the two screws from the rear of the side shield.





4. Remove the seat belt anchor cover (4).
5. Remove the seat belt anchor bolt (2) and separate the belt (3) from the seat.





6. Remove the two screws from the seat belt anchor cavity.






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.

7. Using a small flat bladed tool (1) or equivalent, release the arrow clips on either side of the anchor cavity by pressing down on the lower edge of the inner side shield hoop (2) and pulling carefully on the side shield.






NOTE: Driver side shown, Passenger side is similar.

8. Locate the lower front retaining clip.






NOTE: Driver side shown, Passenger side is similar.

9. Pry out the barbs (3) with a small flat bladed tool or equivalent then using pliers, break the barbs off the clip (1).






NOTE: Driver side shown, Passenger side is similar.

10. Release the front upper hoop from the bracket tab (1).






NOTE: Driver side shown, Passenger side is similar.

11. Locate the lower rear retaining clip.






NOTE: Front lower clip shown, rear lower clip is similar.

12. Pry out the barbs (3) with a small flat bladed tool or equivalent then using pliers, break the barbs off the clip (1).





13. Separate the power seat switch and position aside.






CAUTION: DO NOT attempt to separate the clips from the side shield during removal or damage to the shield will result.

NOTE: Driver side shown, Passenger side is similar.

NOTE: The clips may be destroyed during removal. Always replace with new clips.

14. Using a flat bladed trim tool or equivalent, separate the upper clip from the seat cushion frame.






NOTE: Driver side shown, Passenger side is similar.

15. Using a small flat bladed tool, release the clip barbs securing the clips (1) to the side shield tabs (2) 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.