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Rear Bench Seat Replacement



Rear Bench Seat Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the rear bench seat from the vehicle.




2. The rear bench seat release lever is a 2 stage mechanism. In order to release the latch, 2 levels of lift effort are required:

1. A low lift effort to overcome the first stage
2. A second lift effort in order to fully release the latch mechanism





3. Release the latch mechanism.
4. Remove the rear bench seat from the vehicle.




5. Remove the rear bench seat riser cover trim.




6. Remove the seat riser bolts from the rear bench seat.
7. Remove the seat risers from the rear bench seat.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the rear bench seat risers to the seat.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

2. Install the rear bench seat riser bolts to the seat.

Tighten the rear bench seat riser bolts to the seat to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).





3. Install the rear bench seat riser cover trim.
4. Install the rear bench seat in the vehicle:

1. Lift the rear bench seat into position.
2. Lower the front hooked retainers onto the anchor pins in the floor anchor plates.





5. Lower the rear bench seat latch onto their anchor pins in the anchor plates.
6. Verify that the rear bench seat is securely latched by pulling up on the seat.