60 Percent
SEAT - REAR, 60 PERCENTSecond Row 60 Percent Seat:
Removal
WARNING:
- Follow all seat recliner synchronization steps exactly as indicated. Always verify proper seat recliner alignment. Any misalignment can adversely affect seat back and seat retractor performance in a crash. Failure to follow these steps may result in serious personal injury to the vehicle occupant(s).
- Always keep the seat back in the upright position while installing the seat and when tightening all retainers to specification. Always verify proper seat recliner alignment. Proper seat recliner alignment is critical for correct seat and safety belt retractor operation in a crash. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury to the vehicle occupant(s).
NOTE: When removing the 60 percent seat, the 40 percent seat must be removed first to gain access to the 60 percent seat backrest assembly anchor bracket-to-floor nuts.
1. Remove the 40 percent seat.
2. Position the 60 percent seat backrest in the upright position.
3. Remove the outboard bolt cover.
4. Remove the kneeling assembly rubber stud cap (if equipped).
5. Remove the kneeling assembly-to-floor nut and bolt.
6. Pivot the 60 percent seat cushion upward.
7. Disconnect the heated seat (if equipped) and the power-fold actuator (if equipped) electrical connector.
8. Remove the 5 backrest assembly anchor bracket-to-floor nuts.
9. Lift out and remove the load floor from the cargo area.
10. Through the rear hatch, remove the 2 rear tie-down-to-floor nuts.
11. Remove the 60 percent seat through the back hatch.
Installation
WARNING:
- Follow all seat recliner synchronization steps exactly as indicated. Always verify proper seat recliner alignment. Any misalignment can adversely affect seat back and seat retractor performance in a crash. Failure to follow these steps may result in serious personal injury to the vehicle occupant(s).
- Always keep the seat back in the upright position while installing the seat and when tightening all retainers to specification. Always verify proper seat recliner alignment. Proper seat recliner alignment is critical for correct seat and safety belt retractor operation in a crash. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury to the vehicle occupant(s).
Check for recliner synchronization
1. The recliner arm on the outboard recliner must be aligned to the stamped index mark as shown.
2. The recliner arm on the inboard recliner must be aligned to the stamped index mark as shown.
3. Make sure that the outboard and inboard recliners are aligned to the stamped index marks. This synchronizes the outboard and inboard recliners.
- If the outboard and inboard recliner arms align to the stamped index mark on the recliners, the 60 percent seat can be installed. If the recliners are moved from this position or the recliner handle is actuated before the seat is secured in the vehicle, the recliners must be synchronized again.
- If the outboard and inboard recliner arms do not align to the stamped index mark on the recliners, carry out the recliner synchronization steps.
Recliner synchronization
WARNING: Follow all seat recliner synchronization steps exactly as indicated. Always verify proper seat recliner alignment. Any misalignment can adversely affect seat back and seat retractor performance in a crash. Failure to follow these steps may result in serious personal injury to the vehicle occupant(s).
4. WARNING: Keep hands clear of all moving seat mechanisms when releasing the recliner lever. The recliners are spring loaded and release with high force. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
Using the recliner lever, release the recliners allowing the backrest assembly anchor brackets to pivot upward.
5. CAUTION: The outboard recliner (side with the recliner handle) must be pushed downward and latched in place first for correct synchronization to occur.
Synchronize the inboard and outboard recliners.
1. Push downward on the outboard (side with the recliner handle) backrest assembly anchor bracket until an audible click is heard and the outboard recliner is latched in place.
2. Push downward on the inboard backrest assembly anchor bracket until an audible click is heard and the inboard recliner is latched in place.
6. The recliner arm on the outboard recliner must be aligned to the stamped index mark as shown.
- If the outboard recliner arm does not align to the stamped index mark on the recliner, repeat the recliner synchronization steps.
7. The recliner arm on the inboard recliner must be aligned to the stamped index mark as shown.
- If the inboard recliner arm does not align to the stamped index mark on the recliner, repeat the recliner synchronization steps.
8. If the outboard and inboard recliner arms align to the stamped index mark on the recliners, proceed to the seat installation steps. If the outboard and inboard recliner arms do not align to the stamped index mark on the recliners or the recliner handle is actuated, repeat the recliner synchronization steps.
Seat installation
WARNING: Always keep the seat back in the upright position while installing the seat and when tightening all retainers to specification. Always verify proper seat recliner alignment. Proper seat recliner alignment is critical for correct seat and safety belt retractor operation in a crash. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury to the vehicle occupant(s).
9. Through the back hatch, install the 60 percent seat in the vehicle with the seat backrest in the upright position.
10. Position the 60 percent seat in the vehicle. Install and tighten seat fasteners 1 through 7 in the sequence shown.
- Tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).
- The outboard and inboard recliner arms must be aligned to the stamped index mark on the recliners before the seat can be installed in the vehicle. If the outboard and inboard recliner arms do not align to the stamped index mark on the recliners or the recliner handle is actuated, carry out the recliner synchronization steps.
11. Through the back hatch, install and tighten seat fasteners 8 and 9 in the sequence shown.
- Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
12. Connect the heated seat (if equipped) and the power-fold actuator (if equipped) electrical connector(s).
13. Install the load floor to the cargo area.
14. Install the 60 percent seat outboard bolt cover.
15. Install the kneeling assembly rubber stud cap (if equipped).
16. The recliner arm on the outboard recliner must be aligned to the stamped index mark as shown.
17. The recliner arm on the inboard recliner must be aligned to the stamped index mark as shown.
18. Make sure that the 60 percent seat outboard and inboard recliners are aligned to the stamped index marks and still synchronized. If the outboard and inboard recliner arms do not align to the stamped index mark on the recliners or the recliner handle is actuated, remove the 60 percent seat and carry out the recliner synchronization steps.
19. Install the 40 percent seat.
20. Make sure the safety belt buckles are accessible to the occupants after installation.