not wired yet, I'll do that after the drivers seat element install

 

So starting the Drivers Side - should be easier

Step #1 - remove the arm rest - Torx T40

Step #2 Remove rear seat kick/storage plate - it seems if you push down to one side, pull gently from the top and opposite side it pops off

Backside of the above said plate

Step #3 Remove the fabric trim part between seat back and bottom



Step #4 Unclip the headrest wire, and remove headrest

 

Step #5 - Remove both middle and door side trim

Use a Phillips to undo the screw, then gentle pull, lift all the time adjusting the seat back position, pull up near the inside edge, one metal clip in the middle, and push toward the front of the van for removal of the console side trim

push back on clip from front with a screw drvier, use a flashlight, then once pushed go to rear of seat with needle nose pliers, and flashlight, grab clip and pull
Use a screw driver to gently pry, lift and release this part, I broke the passenger side decided to just leave the rear clip in place and gently adjust until I could remove the hex bolt

 

Tool I use to release those plastic clips, push pins - yep you'll break some, insure you have an autoparts store close

 

Keep this handy as I move the seat 100 times during the removal process!

 

Step #6 - time to remove the seat back

Undo these on both sides, they are glued (loctite) so they are tight until you break the glue. Don't forget to use some glue when putting it back together, just loosen them, then undo the wiring

13mm botls to undo, 2 per side


just lifting it out

the back sitting on the work table

 

Step #7, seat pan removal, 8mm nuts on the bottom of the pan, 2 front, 2 rear

 

Here is a tip to not cut you knuckles trying to remove the j-hooks - insert a small screw driver and then gently push/pull the clips

 

Drivers seat base removed and pan removed

 

Step #8 - Separating the fabric from the foam