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Seat Backrest - Manual




Seat Backrest - Manual

Removal

NOTE: For component identification and locations, REFER to Seat - Exploded View .

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

1. NOTE: LH (Left Hand) or RH (Right Hand) backrest
Pry to release the clips and remove the LH seat outboard pivot cover.

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

3. NOTE: LH (Left Hand) or RH (Right Hand) backrest
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 54 Nm (40 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 83 Nm (61 lb-ft).

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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