2025-07-15

Side Shield Assembly - Outboard - Driver Seat (6 Seat) (Remove and Install)

Correction code TBD FRT 0.15 NOTE: Unless otherwise explicitly stated in the procedure, the correction code and FRT listed above reflect all of the work required to perform this procedure, including the linked procedures. Do not stack correction codes unless explicitly told to do so. NOTE: See Flat Rate Times to learn more about FRTs and how they are created. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure you are wearing proper PPE when performing the procedure below. NOTE: See Ergonomic Precautions for safe and healthy working practices.

Remove

  1. Open the LH doors and lower the LH windows.
  2. Move the driver seat forward.
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    Warning
    Adjust the seat back if needed and avoid contacting other components.
  3. Insert the seat belt release key (1493782-00-A) into the bottom of the seat belt pretensioner coupling to release the seat belt from the pretensioner.
  4. Move the driver seat cushion to its highest position.
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    Warning
    Adjust the seat back if needed and avoid contacting other components.
  5. Remove the bolt that attaches the driver seat outboard side shield assembly to the seat assembly.
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    Note
    Ensure the front of the seat is high enough to access the bolt.
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    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 8 mm socket
  6. Pull the driver seat outboard side shield assembly away from the seat frame to release the tab that attaches the side shield assembly to the front of the seat frame.
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    Warning
    Do not fully remove the side shield at this time as this might damage the trim, switch pack or and/or harness.
  7. Pull the driver seat outboard side shield assembly away from the seat frame to release the clips (x2) that attach the side shield assembly to the center of the seat frame.
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    Note
    Release the lower clip first, and then remove the upper positioning clip.
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    Warning
    Do not fully remove the side shield assembly at this time as this might damage the trim, switch pack or and/or harness.
  8. Disconnect the driver seat switch connectors (x2).
  9. Pull the rear of the outboard side shield assembly outward and then upward to release the clips (x4) that attach the driver seat outboard side shield assembly to the vehicle, and then remove the outboard side shield assembly from the vehicle.

Install

  1. Align the side shield assembly with the contour of the seat back, and then apply light pressure to the rear of the side shield assembly to seat it fully on the seat frame.
  2. Connect the driver seat switch connectors (x2).
  3. Push the driver seat outboard side shield assembly towards the seat frame to install the clips (x2) that attach the side shield assembly to the center of the seat frame.
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    Note
    Install the upper positioning clip first, and then install the lower clip.
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    CAUTION
    Ensure the trim and the switch are not damaged.
  4. Push the driver seat outboard side shield assembly towards the seat frame to install the tab that attaches the side shield assembly to the front of the seat frame.
  5. Install the bolt that attaches the driver seat outboard side shield assembly to the seat assembly.
    5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 8 mm socket
  6. Move the driver seat back to its original position.
  7. Install the LH front seatbelt pretensioner coupling onto the LH front seat pretensioner.
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    Note
    Perform a pull-push-pull test to verify the pretensioner and coupling are fully engaged.
  8. Raise the LH windows and close the LH doors.