Seat Back Hinge Replacement - Rear (With RPO Code YC5 and YC6)

SEAT BACK HINGE REPLACEMENT - REAR (WITH RPO CODE YC5 AND YC6)

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the rear bench seat from the vehicle.
2. Remove the right and left sides of the seat back hinge trim.
3. Remove the bolts that retain the seat back hinge to the seat back frame and the seat cushion frame.

IMPORTANT: Note the position and the length of the bolts removed. This will assist with reassembly.

4. Remove the latch release cable from the seat back hinge.




5. Remove the seat back hinge from the seat cushion frame.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the seat back hinge to the seat cushion frame.
2. Install the latch release cable to the seat back hinge.
3. Install the right and left bolts that retain the seat back hinge to the seat back frame and the seat cushion frame in the locations noted during disassembly.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten the right and left bolts retaining the seat back hinge to the seat back frame and the seat cushion frame to 30 Nm (22 lb ft).

4. Install the right and left sides of the rear seat back hinge trim.
5. Install the rear bench seat to the vehicle.