Seat Latch: Service and Repair

Rear Seat Back Latch Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the rear bench seat cushion from the vehicle. Refer to Rear Bench Seat Replacement (Rear Bench Seat Replacement).
2. Remove the seat back cover and pad. Refer to Rear Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement (Crew Cab) (Rear Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement (Crew Cab)).




3. Remove the 2 screws (2) securing the latch release strap bracket (1) to the seat back frame.




4. Remove the 4 screws (2) securing the latch assembly (1) to the seat back frame.
5. Remove the seat back latch from the seat back frame.

Installation Procedure





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

1. Remove the seat back latch (1) to the seat back frame with the 4 screws (2).

Tighten the rear bench seat back latch mounting screws to 12 Nm (9 lb ft).




2. Install the 2 screws (2) securing the latch release strap bracket (1) to the seat back frame.

Tighten the rear bench seat back latch release strap bracket screws to 1.5 Nm (13 lb in).

3. Install the screw securing the side trim covers to the seat cushion frame.

Tighten the rear bench seat side trim cover screw to 1.5 Nm (13 lb in).

4. Install the seat back cover and pad. Refer to Rear Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement (Crew Cab) (Rear Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement (Crew Cab)).
5. Install the rear bench seat cushion in the vehicle. Refer to Rear Bench Seat Replacement (Rear Bench Seat Replacement).