Seat Back Replacement - Rear (2nd Design)

Seat Back Replacement - Rear (2nd Design)

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer toSIR Handling Caution in Cautions and Notices.




1. Remove the upper trunk trim. Refer to Compartment Front Trim Panel Replacement - Rear in Body Rear End.
2. Remove the nut from the trunk pass-through release cable.
3. Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to Seat Cushion Replacement - Rear (Seat Cushion Replacement - Rear) .
4. Remove the center seat belt and shoulder belt buckle/seat back anchor bolts.
5. Place the center shoulder belt on the rear shelf panel.




6. Using a straight flat-bladed tool, insert the tool between the top of the seat back and the rear shelf panel.




7. Push down on the flat-bladed tool in order to release the rear seat back clips.




8. Release the four clips and pull the seat back away from the cross car beam.




9. Remove the pass through cable screw (2) from the seat back pass through.
10. Remove the pass through cable (1) from the seat back pass through.
11. Disconnect the heated seat and rear lumbar electrical connector, if equipped.
12. Position the rear shoulder belts in order to clear the rear seat back during removal.
13. Remove the rear seat back.



Installation Procedure





1. Partially install the rear seat back to the vehicle.




2. Install the pass through cable (1) to the seat back pass through.

Notice: Refer toFastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

3. Install the pass through cable screw (2) to the seat back pass through release cable.

Tighten the screw to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

4. Install the heated seat electrical and rear lumbar connectors, if equipped.
5. Position the rear shoulder belts over the seat back.
6. Align the four clips on the seat back with the slots on the cross car beam.
7. Push on the seat back firmly , at the top, in order to engage the upper seat back clips.




8. Position the center shoulder belt over the seat back.

Important:
* Ensure that the bolt threads and bolt holes are free of any sealer patch material.

* Ensure the seat belt buckles are properly positioned.

* Ensure that the seat back frame wire hold downs are properly positioned between the dimples on the floor pan.



9. Install the center seat belt and outer shoulder belt buckle anchor bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 41 N.m (30 lb ft).

10. Install the rear seat cushion. Refer to Seat Cushion Replacement - Rear (Seat Cushion Replacement - Rear) .
11. Install the pass-through release cable handle nut.

Tighten the bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

12. Install the upper trunk trim. Refer to Compartment Front Trim Panel Replacement - Rear in Body Rear End.