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Seat Cushion - Second Row, 40 Percent, Without Power-Fold




Seat Cushion - Second Row, 40 Percent, Without Power-Fold

Disassembly and Assembly

40 Percent Cushion with Riser









NOTE: With the seat out of the vehicle and the backrest in the fold-flat position, the inboard latch foot must be in the latched position to pivot the backrest back to the upright position.

1. Remove the 40 percent rear seat. For additional information, refer to Seat - Exploded View, Second Row Seat - Exploded View, Second Row.

2. Remove the 40 percent rear seat backrest. For additional information, refer to Seat Backrest - Second Row, 40 Percent Seat Backrest - Second Row, 40 Percent.

3. Release the clip, separate the strut and the cushion trim cover hook-and-loop strips.





4. Release the cushion trim cover J-clip under the seat.

5. From under the seat and at the back, between the cushion foam pad and cushion frame, release the J-clip attached to the cushion frame.

6. Release the cushion trim cover from the flex mat.

1. Take the 4 cushion trim cover retainers out from under the second flex mat wire (1 shown).

2. Separate the 4 cushion trim cover retainers from the third flex mat wire.





7. Remove the cushion foam pan and cushion trim cover.

8. Remove 2 screws, pull and remove the riser outboard inner cover.

9. Remove 3 screws and the riser outboard outer cover.

10. Remove the screw and the manual recliner handle.

11. Remove the screw, pull and remove the recliner outer cover.
- On assembly, make sure the release strap is through the cover opening.

12. Remove the pin-type retainer, release the locator tabs and remove the recliner inner cover.

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

NOTE: Note cable routing for installation.

Remove the 2 cables from the recliner and route them out of the seat cushion frame.

14. Remove the 2 bolts and the recliner.
- To install, tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).

15. Remove the 6 cushion frame-to-riser/ seat track nuts and remove the riser.
- To install, tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).

16. Remove the bolt and the safety belt buckle.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

17. Remove the screw and the inboard pivot cover.

18. Remove the pivot grommet.

19. Remove 2 screws, pull and remove the riser inboard inner cover.

20. Remove 3 screws and the riser inboard outer cover.

21. Remove the cushion trim cover from the cushion foam pad.

22. To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.