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Seat Back Latch Replacement - Rear



SEAT BACK LATCH REPLACEMENT - REAR

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Remove the rear seat from the vehicle.
2. Remove the armrest, if equipped.
3. Remove the seat back cover.
4. Remove the bolts (1,2) that retain the latch assembly to the seat frame.
5. Remove the screw (3) that retains the latch assembly to the seat frame.
6. Unsnap the recliner cables from the folding mechanism.
7. Remove the seat back latch assembly from the seat frame.




8. Remove the spacer (2) from the latch assembly, if equipped.
9. Remove the seat belt guide (1) from the latch assembly, if equipped.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the seat belt guide (1) to the latch assembly, if removed.
2. Install the spacer (2) to the latch assembly, if removed.




3. Install the seat back latch assembly to the seat frame.
4. Attach the recliner cables to the folding mechanism.
5. Install the bolts (1,2) that retain the latch assembly to the seat frame.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten the bolts to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).

6. Install the screw (3) that retains the latch assembly to the seat frame.

Tighten the screw to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

7. Install the seat back cover.
8. Install the armrest, if equipped.
9. Install the rear seat to the vehicle.