Seat Backrest Latch - Rear
Seat Backrest Latch - Rear
NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.
Removal
NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.
All vehicles
1. Remove the parcel shelf from the rear of the vehicle to access the rear backrest latch nuts.
2. NOTE: Make sure the affected backrest is released.
Access the luggage compartment, detach the trim pin-type retainer and position the trim aside.
Non-hybrid vehicles
3. Remove the 2 nuts and detach the latch release handle bracket.
4. Detach the 2 pin-type retainers and latch cable assembly.
- Note the cable routing for installation.
5. Detach the release cable from the latch and remove.
All vehicles
6. Remove the backrest latch.
- Remove the 2 nuts and backrest latch.
Installation
Non-hybrid vehicles
1. Attach the release cable to the latch.
2. Route the release cable, position the release handle and bracket to the 2 studs and install the 2 nuts.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
- Install the 2 release cable pin-type retainers.
- Position the trim and install the pin-type retainer.
All vehicles
3. Position the latch and install the nuts.
- Adjust the latch. For additional information, refer to Seat Latch Adjustment- Rear Adjustments in the General Procedures.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
4. Install the parcel shelf.