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Sedan

Rear Seat Replacement

Sedan

NOTE: Take care not to scratch the seat covers and body.




1. Fold the seat-back forward.




2. Remove the clips.




3. Detach the hook, then remove the trunk mat.




4. Remove the bolts, then remove the seat-back.




5. Remove the bolt, then remove the seat cushion.




6. Remove the bolts, then remove the seat-back side bolsters by lifting them upward.
7. If necessary, remove the rear seat latch, lock cylinder and rear seat pivot bracket.

Rear seat latch/Lock cylinder removal:

Pry the rear shelf up after removing the rear shelf trim panel and seat lock cover.






NOTE: Take care not to bend the lock rod.

Rear seat pivot bracket removal:






NOTE: When installing the pivot bolt, apply grease to it.

8. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.






NOTE:
- Make sure the seat-back locks securely.
- If necessary, adjust the rear seat latch and seat-back.
- Before attaching the seat-back, side bolsters and seat cushion, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the rear seat belts and center belt.
- When installing the seat cushion, slip the seat belt buckles through the slits in the seat cushion.