Chrysler Repair: Seat back removal, torque rod, heat element


Question
I have a 2006 pacifica, How do you remove the rear seat panel? One of the clips got pushed in and I need to fix it. Thanks

Answer
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove headrest and sleeves. (Refer to 23 - Body/Seats/HEADREST - Removal) .
3. Remove second row seat. (Refer to 23 - Body/Seats/SEAT - Removal) .
4. Disconnect heat element wire harness.
5. Remove armrest. (Refer to 23 - Body/Seats/ARMREST - Removal) .
6. Remove seat load floor. (Refer to 23 - Body/Seats/PANEL, Load Floor - Removal) .
7. Remove outboard recliner handle (lift on back side of handle where it engages retainer tab and pull off).
8. Remove two screws attaching inboard side shield.
9. Remove three screws attaching outboard side shield.

10. Disengage outer J-straps from trim ring. Fig. 1 .

11. Remove screws attaching trim ring to seat back frame Fig. 2 and Fig. 3 .

12. Remove trim ring Fig. 3 .
13. Disconnect wiring harness (for heated seats) at inner shield.

14. Work the foam and cover under recliner torque rod. Fig. 6 .
15. Remove seat back foam/cover and heating harness assembly together (keep trim attached to foam pad).


NOTE:  Use care not to damage wire harness during removal procedure.  
16. Separate seat cover from foam