Remove the driver headrest trim from the seat. See
Trim - Headrest - Driver (Remove and Replace).
Release the clips that attach the seat back shell to the driver seat,
lift up on the shell to unhook it from the seat back frame, and lay the
shell back.
Release the clips that attach the shell apron to the underside of the
seat, and then remove the shell from the seat.
Seat - Driver (Remove and Replace)- Remove
SPECIAL TOOLS
Key, Seat Belt Release, Model 3 (1133787-00-A)
Torx Plus T45 (1082447-07-A)
Remove
Note: Though the driver seat is described, the procedure
Superbottle (RWD) - Remove
SPECIAL TOOLS
Kit, Svc Plug, Cooling Hose, Model 3 (1135762-00-A)
Remove
Disconnect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
Remove the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove
and Replace).
Recover the A/C refrigerant. See A/C Refrigera