Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement - Rear (Driver Side, 60 Percent)

SEAT BACK COVER AND PAD REPLACEMENT - REAR (DRIVER SIDE, 60 PERCENT)

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the rear seat assembly.
2. Remove the headrest.




3. Disengage the handle clip from the rear seat recliner by pulling on the locking feature.
4. Disengage the cable from the recliner assembly.




5. Remove the shoulder belt fastener and remove the shoulder belt from the cushion.




6. Release the seat back cover by disengaging the bottom J-strip.
7. Remove the seat back outer fasteners.




8. Pull the seat cover up to expose the seat back fasteners.
9. Remove the inner fasteners.
10. Remove the seat back from the seat cushion frame.




11. Remove the recliner handle fastener, then pull the recliner handle out of the seat back.




12. Disconnect the recliner cable from the recliner handle.




13. Remove the anchor escutcheon to the child seat tether by gently pulling at the sides of the escutcheon.




14. Unsnap the shoulder belt bezel from the rear seat back by using a small flat-bladed tool to pry the locking tabs on the outboard side of the bezel. Slide the bezel outboard away from the seat back.




15. Pull up on the rear seat back cover, carefully disengaging the hook and loop retainers.
16. Lift the back panel to access the headrest guides.
17. Remove the headrest guides by pinching the tabs at the base of the guide while pulling up.




18. Remove the child comfort guide, if equipped.
19. Lift the seat back trim cover off of the rear seat back frame.
20. Feed the seat belt webbing and the escutcheon through the trim cover.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. If a new frame is required, transfer the seat back panel, the recliner cable, and the pad to the new seat back frame. Transfer the child top tether anchor. Refer to Child Restraint Tether Anchor Replacement (Early Production) in Seat Belts.
2. Route the shoulder belt and the escutcheon through the rear seat back cover. Install the cover over the top of the seat back.
3. Slide the inboard bezel tabs onto the seat. Press the outboard side until the bezel snaps into place.
4. Route the recliner cable between the back panel and the pad.




5. Install the headrest guides by pushing down until the locking tabs engage.




6. Connect the recliner handle to the recliner cable.
7. Install the recliner handle screw.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten the screw to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).

8. Continue to install the seat back trim cover. Engage the hook and loop locations by pressing firmly.
9. Install the seat back assembly to the recliner assembly and secure with the bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).




10. Connect the rear seat back J-hook retainers.




11. Install the rear seat back assembly to the rear seat cushion frame at the outer location.

Tighten the bolt to 44 N.m (33 lb ft).




12. Install the recliner handle cable to the recliner clip and release the mechanism.




13. Install the child tether anchor escutcheon.
14. Install the headrest.




15. Route the shoulder belt through the seat cushion and install with the fastener.

Tighten the fastener to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).




16. Install the child comfort guide.
17. Install the rear seat to the vehicle.