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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.
            - 
               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.