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Remove the 2nd row middle floor panel (refer to procedure).
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Move the 2nd row seats to their forwardmost position.
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Pull outward on the outboard LH podium trim to release the clips that secure it
to the seat.
Caution: Replace any broken clips.
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Move the RH 2nd row seat to the Easy Entry position.
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Working from the RH side of the vehicle, pull outward on the inboard LH podium
trim to release the clips that secure it to the seat.
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Using a pick or similar tool, remove the carpet at the base of the LH seat
forward to access the screws underneath.
Note: This carpet is a one time use component. Ensure that a new carpet is
installed during reinstallation.
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Release the screws (x2) that secure the front sliding panel to the seat tracks
(torque 2.5 Nm).
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Release the sliding panel from the seat tracks.
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Move the LH 2nd row seats to the Easy Entry position.
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Remove the bolts (x6) that secure the rear of the seat tracks.
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Move the 2nd row seats to their rearmost position.
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Release the fasteners that secure the LH outboard support bracket (torque 2.5
Nm).
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Remove the rocker duct.
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Remove and discard the bolts (x8) that secure the front of the seat
tracks.
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Disconnect 12V power (refer to
procedure).
Warning: Wait at least 2 minutes before continuing to allow the airbag
circuits to fully discharge.
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Release the clip that secures the harnesses to the bracket in front of the
seat.
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Working from the bottom of the harness block, use a pick or similar tool to
release the locking tabs to disconnect the small yellow and gray
harnesseses.
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Working from the top of the harness block, disconnect the large black
harness.
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Prepare a padded surface for the seat when it is removed in the next step.
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With an assistant, carefully remove the seat from the vehicle and place it on
the padded surface with the outboard side of the seat facing up.