Seat Back Replacement - Rear

Seat Back Replacement - Rear

Removal Procedure

1. Open the rear compartment lid.
2. Remove the rear compartment trim panel. Refer to Compartment Front Trim Panel Replacement - Rear (Compartment Front Trim Panel Replacement - Rear) in Body Rear End.




3. Remove the nuts (2) securing the seat back studs (1) to the cross car beam support from inside of the rear compartment.




4. Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to Seat Cushion Replacement - Rear (Seat Cushion Replacement - Rear) .
5. Remove the nuts (1) securing the seat back guide wire loops to the center seat belts.
6. Pull inward at the top of the seat back and lift upward in order to remove.
7. Remove the seat back from the body.



Installation Procedure





1. Position the seat back to the rear cross car beam support.
Important: Ensure the rear shoulder belts are not behind the seatback.


Position the rear shoulder belts in front of the rear seatback prior to securing the seatback.




2. Push the seat back studs (1) into the holes of the rear cross car beam support.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

3. Install the nuts (2) from inside of the rear compartment.

Tighten the nuts to 11 N.m (97 lb in).

4. Ensure the lower seatback guide wire loops are on top of the seatbelt buckle studs located on the floorpan.




5. Install the nuts (1) in order to secure the seat back guide wire loops to the center seat belts.

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

6. Install the rear seat cushion. Refer to Seat Cushion Replacement - Rear (Seat Cushion Replacement - Rear)
7. Install the rear compartment front trim panel. Refer to Compartment Front Trim Panel Replacement - Rear (Compartment Front Trim Panel Replacement - Rear) in Body Rear End.
8. Close the rear compartment lid.