2026-03-12

Cover - Seat Back - 2nd Row - LH (7-Seat) (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 13081122 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.

  • 2024-08-15: Added a note for NA vehicles to remind that the seat covers without ISOFIX flag for child locks must be replaced.

Remove

  1. Remove the 2nd row LH seat assembly. See Seat Assembly - 2nd Row - LH (7-Seat) (Remove and Replace).
  2. Remove the front push clip from the 2nd row LH cushion assembly outer side shield.
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    Use a pick to remove the push clip from the bottom side of the outboard cover.
  3. Remove the 2nd row LH cushion assembly outer side shield and disconnect the connector.
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    Note
    Pull outwards and up at the front portion of the trim.
  4. Remove the 2nd row LH seatback assembly toe kick panel (7x clips).
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    Pry up on the LH side of the toe kick cover to release the clips. Repeat on the RH side to fully remove.
  5. Release the clips (x3) and remove the inboard outer trim from the 2nd row LH seat cushion assembly.
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    Remove the inboard outer trim towards the rear of the vehicle.
  6. Remove the 2nd row LH seatback panel (9x clips, 2x hooks).
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    Release clips starting at the top of the back panel working your way down the lower back panel. Pull the back panel towards the front of the vehicle to remove.
  7. Remove the 2nd row center seat switch (2x clips) and disconenct the connector.
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    Use the plastic trim tool to pry the top of the switch away from the center back panel to ease removal.
  8. Remove the center back panel from the 2nd row center seatback (5x clips, 2 hooks).
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    Lift up at the lower 20 back panel and then slide forward to release.
  9. Release the 2nd row LH seat harness connectors (x7) and clip from the seat frame.
  10. Disconnect the seat cables from easy entry actuators on the 2nd row LH seat (4x clips).
  11. Remove the cable from the 2nd row LH fold actuator (1x clip).
  12. Remove the push clips (x2) from the front of the 2nd row LH bottom seat pan.
  13. Remove the center seatback lumbar bun screw.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T20 bit
  14. Remove the center seatback lumbar bun (2x clips).
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    Pull the bolster outwards to release.
  15. Remove the bolts (x2) that secure the center seatback pivot clamps.
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    Once the bolts are removed, slide the pivot clamp towards the center of the center seatback and pull each outwards to remove.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T40 socket
  16. Remove the center seatback by lifting upward.
  17. Manually release the center seatback latch.
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    Use a small screwdriver to manipulate the center seatback latch to release.
  18. Remove the fasteners (x4) and the clip that attach the 2nd row LH seat pan to the seat frame.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm 12-point deep socket
    • Torx T25 socket
  19. Remove the headrest guides from the 2nd row LH seatback assembly. See Adjustment Guide - Headrest - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
  20. Remove the 2nd row LH seatback assembly (4x clips).
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    Release the clips and lift the seatback upwards. The seat belt will be removed in a later step.
  21. Remove the 2nd row LH seat cushion assembly.
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    Remove the seat bottom by lifting the rear first and removing it towards the front of the seat.
  22. Remove and discard the bolt that secures the 2nd row center seat belt anchor.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T50 socket
  23. Remove the 2nd row center seat belt guide (2x clips, 2x datums).
  24. Remove the 2nd row center seat belt from the seatback assembly.
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    Pass the seat belt through the opening.
  25. Place the 2nd row LH seatback assembly on a suitable working surface.
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    Avoid damage to the seat cover.
  26. Remove the easy-entry switch (2x clips, 1x connector).
  27. Disconnect the seat heating connector.
  28. Release the 2nd row LH seatback cover (16x tabs).
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    Pull the material downward to release.
  29. Remove the backrest shell from the 2nd row LH seatback cover.
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    Early production models may have staples holding material to shell in some areas.
  30. Remove the seatback cover from the foam (3x hog rings).
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    For NA only: The seat cover without ISOFIX flag for child locks must be replaced.
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    Hook and loop attachment around perimeter. Cut the hog rings and clean debris.

Install

  1. Install the seatback cover to foam (3x hog rings).
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    Small tie wraps may be used as a substitute. If used trim flush and rotate tie wrap head away from visible surface, hook and loop around perimeter.
  2. Install the 2nd row LH seatback cover to the backrest shell (16x hooks).
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    Pull the material downward to attach. Ensure the material is distributed correctly on the visible face.
  3. Connect the heating pad connector.
  4. Install the easy-entry switch (2x tabs, 1x connector).
  5. Install the 2nd row center seat belt to the seatback assembly.
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    Pass the seat belt through the opening.
  6. Install the 2nd row center seat belt guide (2x clips, 2x datums).
  7. Install the bolt that secures the 2nd row center seat belt anchor.
    40 Nm (29.5 lbs-ft)
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T50 socket
  8. Place the 2nd row LH seat pan onto the seat frame.
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    Reinstall the seat bottom onto the seat frame by starting at the rear of the seat.
  9. Secure the fasteners (x4) and the clip that attach the seat bottom to the seat frame.
    6 Nm (4.4 lbs-ft)
    1.5 Nm (1.1 lbs-ft)
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    The 10 mm fasteners (x3) should be torqued to 6 Nm. The T25 fastener should be torqued to 1.5 Nm.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm 12-point deep socket
    • Torx T25 socket
  10. Install the 2nd row LH seatback into place (4x clips).
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    Slide the seat back into place making sure the bottom retainers slide into place. Reinstall the push clips to secure the seat back.
  11. Install the headrest guides from the 2nd row LH seatback assembly. See Adjustment Guide - Headrest - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
  12. Insert the center seatback pivot clamps at the center of the center frame, and then slide outwards to install the bolts (x2).
    22 Nm (16.2 lbs-ft)
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    When replacing the pivot clamps, they must be replaced in pairs.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T40 socket
  13. Install the center seatback lumbar bun (2x clips).
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    Press the seatback lumbar bun into the center frame.
  14. Install the center seatback lumbar bun screw.
    1.5 Nm (1.1 lbs-ft)
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T20 socket
  15. Plug in the connector and install the trim to the 2nd row LH seat by hooking the front into place and seating the clip at rear of the trim.
  16. Install the push clip at the front of the outer 2nd row LH side shield assembly.
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    Install the push clip at the front bottom side of the trim.
  17. Install the inboard outer trim to the 2nd row LH seat (3x clips).
  18. Insert the back panel hooks (x2) into the center seat back assembly.
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    Engage the hooks and slide rearward into position. Early production have 4 hooks.
  19. Install the center back panel onto the seat back (5x clips).
  20. Install the 2nd row center seat switch (1x connector, 2x clips).
  21. Install the 2nd row LH toe kick cover (7x clips).
  22. Install the LH seatback onto the 2nd row LH seat assembly (9x clips, 4x hooks).
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    Attach the hooks onto the frame rail. Work upwards and fasten all the clips.
  23. Install the 2nd row LH seat assembly. See Seat Assembly - 2nd Row - LH (7-Seat) (Remove and Replace).