Seat Backrest - Second Row, 40 Percent E-Z Entry

SEAT BACKREST - SECOND ROW, 40 PERCENT E-Z ENTRY

Removal
1. Remove the second row, 40 percent E-Z entry seat from the vehicle.

2. CAUTION: Use care when separating the seat back trim cover from the hook and loop strip, or the hook and loop strip can be torn from the backrest foam pad.

Release the backrest trim cover lower J-clip, hook and loop strips and partially invert the backrest trim cover to expose the 2 inboard and 2 outboard recliner-to-backrest frame bolts.







3. Separate the kneeling mechanism release handle from the backrest frame.
- Release the 3 kneeling mechanism release handle clips and separate from the backrest frame. Pull the kneeling mechanism release handle and cable back through the backrest frame.
- Separating the kneeling mechanism release handle from the backrest frame can also be done by going between the backrest foam pad and backrest frame. Release the top and side clips and push out separating the kneeling mechanism release handle from the backrest frame.

4. Release the kneeling mechanism cable from the backrest frame.
5. Remove the 2 inboard and 2 outboard recliner-to-backrest frame bolts and remove the backrest assembly.

Installation
1. Remove 3 screws, recliner handle and outboard recliner outer cover.
2. Remove 2 screws and the inboard recliner outer cover.







3. WARNING: The recliner(s) are spring-loaded. Use care when seat back frame is removed and releasing the recliners from a backrest upright position. The recliner upper arms will fold with significant speed/force. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

Position the inboard recliner pin to the recliner stop.
- The recliner pin must contact the inboard recliner outer plate (stop).







4. WARNING: The recliner(s) are spring-loaded. Use care when seat back frame is removed and releasing the recliners from a backrest upright position. The recliner upper arms will fold with significant speed/force. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

NOTE:
- If the latch feet are not locked around the strikers on the mounting plate, the recliners will not lock in position.
- If the inboard recliner is not positioned to the recliner stop (or any upright position), when the outboard recliner is positioned to the recliner stop and the release strap is let go of, the recliners will not lock in place.

Pull the release strap at the outboard recliner and position the outboard recliner pin to contact the recliner stop. Let go of the release strap and the inboard and outboard recliners will lock in place.
- Each recliner pin must contact the recliner outer plate (stop).

5. Position the backrest assembly to the inboard and outboard recliners and hand start the 2 inboard and 2 outboard recliner-to-backrest frame bolts.

6. CAUTION: The recliner-to-backrest frame bolts must be tightened in sequence or recliner latches that do not lock in place or binding may occur.

Install the recliner-to-backrest frame bolts in the following sequence:
1 Install the inboard recliner-to-backrest frame upper bolt.
- Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).

2 Install the inboard recliner-to-backrest frame lower bolt.
- Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).

3 Install the outboard recliner-to-backrest frame upper bolt.
- Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).

4 Install the outboard recliner-to-backrest frame lower bolt.
- Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).

7. Position the kneeling mechanism release handle and cable back through the backrest frame and backrest trim cover openings.
- Attach the kneeling mechanism release cable to the backrest frame.

8. Roll the backrest trim cover down, attach the hook and loop strips and connect the backrest trim cover lower J-clip.
9. Position the kneeling mechanism release handle to the backrest opening and push in, engaging the clips.







10. Route the outboard recliner release strap before installing the outboard recliner outer cover.
11. Install the outboard recliner outer cover.
- Position the outboard recliner outer cover.
- Route the release strap through the cover.
- Install the 2 screws.
- Install the recliner handle.
- Install the screw.

12. Position the inboard recliner outer cover and install the 2 screws.
13. Install the second row, 40 percent E-Z entry seat into the vehicle.
14. Cycle the backrest down and then back to the upright position. Make sure the inboard and outboard recliners simultaneously and securely lock in the upright position.