Removal And Installation: Seat: Removal

1.

Remove the LH and RH quarter trim panels. REFER to Interior Trim and Ornamentation - Without Inflatable Safety Belts or REFER to Interior Trim and Ornamentation - With Inflatable Safety Belts. .

2.

Connect the third row power fold seat control switch, if equipped.

NOTE: If equipped with inoperative power seat, Refer to Manual Override of Inoperative Power Seat - 3rd Row .

3.
Position both seats to the load floor position.

NOTE: If equipped with a power seat, do not lift the load floor flapper panels too far or damage to the wire harness retainers will occur.

4.
Separate the 2 load floor supports (1 shown).
- Push the load floor support rearward and slightly lift the load floor to disengage.

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5.

If equipped, disconnect the electrical connector and detach the wire harness retainers.

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6.

Detach the 2 wire harness retainers on the RH side.

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7.

Remove the 4 mounting bracket-to-floor bolts and remove the third row seat.