Seat Latch: Service and Repair

Third Row Seat Latch Replacement

NOTE:

- Put on gloves to protect your hands.

- Take care not to bend the seat-back recline cable.

- The left third row seat is shown, the right third row seat is similar.

1. Remove the left third row seat or right third row seat. Third Row Seat Removal/Installation

2. Remove the seat-back. Third Row Seat Disassembly/Reassembly

3. Remove the screws securing the seat-back recline lever. Third Row Seat-Back Recline Lever Replacement

4. Remove the back cover, Third Row Seat-Back Recline Cable Replacement then release the hooks from behind the seat-back, as needed. Third Row Seat Cover Replacement

5. Remove the screw and release the hook (A), then remove the outer latch cover (B).






6. If necessary, remove the screws, then remove the inner latch cover (A).






7. Disconnect the seat-back recline cable (A).






8. Remove the bolts, then remove the latch (A).

9. Install the latch in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Make sure the seat-back recline cable is connected securely.

- Make sure the seat unlatches properly and latches securely.