Center Seat Back Hinge
CENTER SEAT BACK HINGEREMOVAL
NOTE: Do not reuse the seat fasteners, always replace with new ones.
1. Remove the seat back.
Free Pivot Hinge/Cover
1. Disconnect the storage bin cover j-strap and position aside.
Fig. 7:
2. Remove and discard the pivot bolt. (Fig. 7)
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3. Remove the hinge spacer. (Fig. 8)
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4. Open the hinge cover flap and remove the wire harness. (Fig. 9)
5. Remove the cover from the hinge.
Inertia Hinge
1. Remove the seat back inertia hinge cover.
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2. Remove and discard the inertia hinge bolts and remove the hinge. (Fig. 10)
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Do not reuse the seat fasteners, always replace with new ones.
Free Pivot Hinge/Cover
1. Position the pivot hinge cover over the pivot hinge and install the 12v power supply harness into the channel.
2. Close the hinge cover flat and position the spacer into place.
3. Align the stop pin with the spacer and hinge and install the assembly onto the seat back.
4. Install a new pivot bolt and tighten to 25 N.m (18 ft.lbs).
Inertia Hinge
1. Install the inertia hinge onto the center seat back and install new bolts.
2. Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 ft.lbs).
3. Install the seat back inertia hinge covers.
4. Install the center seat back.