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Seat Latch: Service and Repair

Rear Seat-back Latch Replacement

Fold Down Rear Seat/Split Fold Down Rear Seat

NOTE:
Take care not to bend or scratch the interior trim.

1. Remove the rear shelf.




2. From the trunk, disconnect the seat-back release cable (A) from the seat-back latch (B).




3. Remove the bolts, then remove the seat-back latch (A).

4. Install the latch in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Make sure the release cable is connected securely.
- Make sure the seat-back locks securely and unlocks properly.