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Seat Backrest - Rear




Seat Backrest - Rear

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









Disassembly

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.






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.