Seat Backrest - Rear

Seat Backrest - Rear

NOTE: LH (60 percent) shown, RH (40 percent) similar.











Disassembly and Assembly

Both rear seat backrests

1. Remove the seat backrest cover. For additional information, refer to Seat Backrest Cover - Rear Seat Backrest Cover - Rear.

2. Remove the backrest foam pad from the backrest frame.

Sixty percent seat backrest

3. Release the seat latch cable from the center safety belt retractor.
- For installation, make sure the rear safety belt retractor is not in the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode after installation. For additional information, refer to Restraint Systems.





4. Remove the 2 nuts and safety belt guide.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

5. Remove the nut and center safety belt retractor.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

Both rear seat backrests

6. Remove the 2 bolts and backrest latch.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

7. Remove the bolt and inboard pivot bracket.
- To install, tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).

8. Remove the bolt and outboard pivot bracket.
- To install, tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).

9. NOTE: Make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted and the safety belts and buckles are accessible to the occupants.

To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.