2026-08-09

Side Shield - Outboard - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 13074202 0.17 NOTE: Unless otherwise explicitly stated in the procedure, the above correction code and FRT 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 wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure. NOTE: See Ergonomic Precautions for safe and healthy working practices.

  • 2026-07-29: Added skills of releasing the side shield clip, and added images and notes for side shields with different clip versions.
  • 2023-06-12: Updated notes on adjusting seat height for access to the seatbelt and side shield fastener.
Equipment:
  • 1133787-00-A Key, Seat Belt Release, Model 3

Remove

Figure 1. Animated demonstration
  1. Open the LH doors and lower the LH windows.
  2. Move the driver's seat fully forward.
  3. Insert the seat belt release key (1133787-00-A) into the bottom of the seatbelt pretensioner coupling to release the seatbelt from the pretensioner.
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    Lower/raise the seat as needed for access.
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    CAUTION
    Do not allow the seat headrest to compress the sun visor as it might crack the mirror.
  4. Raise the LH front seat cushion to the maximum height.
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    CAUTION
    Adjust the seat back if needed to avoid contacting the headliner.
    Warning IconA warning icon, calling your attention to a possibly risky situation
    CAUTION
    Do not allow the seat headrest to compress the sun visor as it might crack the mirror.
  5. Remove the bolt that attaches the driver seat outboard side shield to the seat frame.
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    Note
    Some vehicles may equip with 8mm bolt with a torque of 5 Nm.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T20 socket
  6. Use a clip prytool to release the clip tabs (x2) from the seat bottom, and then pull the driver seat outboard side shield away from the seat frame to release the clip that attaches the side shield to the center of the seat frame.
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    CAUTION
    Do not forcefully release the trim clip, as this may damage the clip.
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    CAUTION
    Do not fully remove the side shield at this time as this might damage the trim, switch pack or and/or harness.
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    Note
    Vehicles built after 2023.6.30 have side shields with 7 clips.
    Figure 2. For vehicles built on 2023.6.30 or before
    Figure 3. For vehicles built after 2023.6.30
  7. Disconnect the electrical harness from the backrest and cushion adjust switch connector, if so equipped.
  8. Pull the driver seat outboard side shield outward and lift it off from the vehicle.
  9. If the driver seat outboard side shield is being replaced, remove the back rest and cushion adjust switch from the outboard side shield. See Switch - Back Rest and Cushion Adjust - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace).

Install

  1. If a new driver seat outboard side shield is being installed, install the back rest and cushion adjust switch to the outboard side shield. See Switch - Back Rest and Cushion Adjust - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace).
  2. Connect the electrical harness to the backrest and cushion adjust switch connector, if so equipped.
  3. Push the driver seat outboard side shield into the seat frame to fasten the clip that attaches the side shield to the center of the seat frame.
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    Note
    Vehicles built after 2023.6.30 have side shields with 7 clips.
    Figure 4. For vehicles built on 2023.6.30 or before
    Figure 5. For vehicles built after 2023.6.30
  4. Install the bolt that attaches the driver seat outboard side shield to the seat frame.
    4 Nm (2.9 lbs-ft)
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    Note
    Some vehicles may equip with 8mm bolt with a torque of 5 Nm.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T20 socket
  5. Move the LH front seat to its original position.
  6. 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.
  7. Raise the LH windows and close the LH doors.