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Arm Rest: Service and Repair

SEAT ARMREST - REAR

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Rear Seat Backrest, 60 Percent:






Rear Seat Backrest, 40 Percent:






Removal and Installation
1. Remove the rear seat cushion.
2. Remove the 60 percent rear seat backrest.
3. Release the lower J-strip and partially invert the backrest trim cover to access the armrest-to-backrest bolts.
4. Remove the 4 armrest-to-backrest bolts and support plate.
- For installation, adjust the armrest horizontally as needed for good fit.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

5. Separate the armrest and bracket assembly from the backrest and position aside.
- For installation, align the armrest bracket locator tab to the backrest frame.

6. Release the 4 pin-type retainers, separate the armrest trim cover panel from the backrest and remove the armrest assembly.
- For a broken retainer, push the remaining end through and into the backrest frame and install a new pin-type retainer during installation.







7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
8. Install the 60 percent rear seat backrest assembly.
9. Install the rear seat cushion.