Seatback Assembly - Disassembly

Remove the front driver seat. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION - SEAT ASSEMBLY .
Remove the seatback board. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION - SEATBACK BOARD .
Release the J-clips (A) holding the seatback trim to the seatback frame.

Fig 1: Identifying Seatback Assembly Components
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Remove the rear hinge cover (1).
Disconnect the harness connector (B) from the lumbar support assembly (if equipped).
Disconnect the harness connector (C) from the reclining motor.
Unclip the harness at locations (E) (if equipped).
NOTE:
Take note of harness routing and attachment location for accurate installation.
Unclip the side air bag module harness at locations (D).
From the bottom of the seat.

Fig 2: Identifying Side Air Bag Module Harness And Harness Connector
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1. Unclip the side air bag module harness (1) at locations (A).
  NOTE:
  Take note of harness routing and attachment location for accurate installation.
2. Disconnect harness connector (B) from the seatback heater (if equipped).
Remove the seat cushion outer finisher (LH) (1).

Fig 3: Locating Seat Cushion Outer Finisher LH Screw, Metal Clips And Pawls
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1. For power seat:
  1. Remove screw (A).
  2. Release metal clips (B) from the seat cushion frame (2), as shown.
    : Metal clip
  3. Release pawls to separate.
    : Pawl
  4. Disconnect the harness connector (A) from the power seat switch (1).
    
    Fig 4: Locating Power Seat Switch, Lumbar Support Switch And Pawls
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  5. Remove screws (B) if necessary to replace the power seat switch (1).
  6. Disconnect the harness connector (D) from the lumbar support switch (2) (if equipped).
  7. Release pawls (C) if necessary to replace the lumbar support switch (2) (if equipped).
2. For manual seat:
  
  Fig 5: Releasing Metal Clips From Seat Frame Assembly
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  1. Release pawl and remove recline lever (3) as shown.
  2. Remove two screws (B) and remove the lift lever (2).
  3. Release metal clips (A) from the seat cushion frame (4) as shown.
    : Metal clip
  4. Release the remaining pawls then remove the seat cushion outer finisher (LH) (1).
    : Pawl
Remove the seat cushion outer finisher (RH) (1).

Fig 6: Identifying Seat Cushion Outer Finisher RH Pawls And Metal Clip
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1. Release pawls then pull to release the metal clip.
  : Metal clip
  
  : Pawl
Remove the seat cushion inner finisher front (LH/RH) and seat cushion inner finisher rear (LH/RH).
Remove bolts (A) on both sides of seatback frame (1) and remove the seatback assembly (1).

Fig 7: Identifying Seatback Assembly And Bolts
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Release the headrest holder locks as shown and remove the headrest holders.

Fig 8: Removing Headrest Holder
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CAUTION:
Before removing/installing the headrest holder, check its orientation (front/rear and right/left).

NOTE:
Remaining components are not serviceable and are replaced as part of the seatback assembly.