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Seat Backrest - Third Row




Seat Backrest - Third Row

Removal and Installation

NOTE: To remove the RH third row seat backrest, the LH seat outboard pivot cover must be removed before the RH seat outboard pivot cover can be removed.

LH or RH backrest

1. Pry to release the clips and remove the LH seat outboard pivot cover.

RH backrest

2. Pry to release the clips and remove the RH seat outboard pivot cover.

LH or RH backrest

3. Release the backrest trim cover lower J-strip, open the trim cover and release the inner J-clips.

4. Remove the pivot bolt.
- To install, tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb-ft).

5. Roll the backrest trim cover up, remove the 2 backrest latch-to-backrest frame bolts and remove the backrest frame.
- To install, tighten to 45 Nm (33 lb-ft).

6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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