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Rear Seat-Back Release Lever/Cable

Rear Seat-back Release Lever/Cable Removal/Installation

Fold Down Rear Seat/Split Fold Down Rear Seat

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

1. Open the trunk lid.




2. From the trunk room, detach the cable clip.




3. 2-door: Remove the rear seat-back release cable (A) out through the slit (B) in the trim panel.




4. Disconnect the seat-back release cable (A) from the seat-back latch (B).




5. Push the tab (A) to release the hook (B), and rotate the seat-back release lever (C) clockwise to release the hook (D).
6. Install the release lever/cable 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.