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Front Seat Track: Removal

WARNING: The following procedure describes critical repair steps required for correct seat component installation. Follow all notes and steps carefully. Do not place any objects between the seat components and the body of the vehicle, nor any objects within a joint internal to the seat structure. Failure to follow step instructions may result in incorrect operation of the seat components and increases the risk of serious personal injury.
NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
  1. If equipped. Adjust the manual lumbar to the fully relaxed position.
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  2. Remove the front seat cushion and cover as an assembly. Refer to: Front Seat Cushion Cover (501-10 Front Seats).
  3. NOTE: This step is only necessary when the passenger seat is equipped with an original equipment (OE) OCS.

    Remove the OCS. Refer to: OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) SENSOR (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).

  4. If equipped. Position the manual lumbar cable away from the seat track.

    • Disconnect the cable from the manual lumbar actuator.

    • Detach the cable retainers from the seat track.

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  5. Remove the screws and the recline cover.
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  6. Remove the bolts and the front seat backrest.

    Torque: 45 Nm

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