Seat Back: Service and Repair

Rear Seat Back Assembly And Associated Parts:

REMOVAL

1. Pull on the release knob and fold the seat back assembly forward.

2. Remove the luggage floor carpets.
- Remove the carpet fixing nine clips at each from the backside of the seat back assembly.

3. Remove the seat back assembly.
- Remove the four fixing bolts at each seat back.

4. Remove the seat lock covers.

5. Remove the headrests.

6. Remove the release knobs.
- Turn the knob counterclockwise to remove it.

7. Remove the trim covers.
8. Remove the guide holders.

9. Remove the side hinges.
- Remove the one fixing nut at each side hinge.

10. Remove the center hinge.
- Remove the two fixing bolts.

INSTALLATION

To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order, noting the following points:
1. Tighten the center hinge fixing bolts to the specified torque.
Torque: 39 N.m (29 lb.ft)

2. Tighten the side hinge fixing nuts to the specified torque.
Torque: 29 N.m (22 lb.ft)

3. Tighten the side lock striker fixing bolts to the specified torque.
Torque: 19 N.m (14 lb.ft)