Seat Backrest - Rear, Bench, 4-Passenger

Seat Backrest - Rear, Bench, 4-Passenger

Disassembly and Assembly

WARNING: After any crash, all of the following safety belt assemblies and attaching hardware must be inspected to verify correct function:
- Retractors
- Buckles
- Belt tension sensor (BTS) (if equipped)
- Front safety belt buckle support assemblies (slide bar) (if equipped)
- Safety belt shoulder belt height adjusters (if equipped)
- Child safety seat tether bracket assemblies
- Automatic locking retractor (ALR) feature for child safety seats (passenger seating positions only)
If any safety belt assembly is damaged, does not operate correctly or does not pass all of the Functional Tests in the Diagnosis and Testing information, a new safety belt assembly must be installed. If any safety belt assembly attaching areas are damaged or distorted, the sheet metal must be restored to its original structural integrity and new safety belt assembly and attaching hardware must be installed. Failure to install new safety belt assemblies and attaching hardware may increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

After any crash that results in deployment of the driver and/or front outboard passenger safety belt pretensioners, new driver and/or front outboard passenger safety belt systems (including retractors, buckles and height adjusters) must be installed. Failure to install new safety belt systems increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

NOTE: For parts identification and locations, refer to Seat - Exploded View, Rear, Bench Seat - Exploded View, Rear, Bench.

1. NOTE: The seat mounting latches are serviced as part of the bench seat risers. If either seat mounting latch is damaged and cannot be released, remove the seat latch striker with the seat attached. For additional information, refer to Seat Latch Striker - Rear, Bench Seat Latch Striker - Rear, Bench.

Pull the 2 seat latch release straps and remove the rear seat.

2. Remove the seat backrest cover. For additional information, refer to Seat Backrest Cover - Rear, Bench Seat Backrest Cover - Rear, Bench.

3. Remove the backrest foam pad.

4. Remove the 4 safety belt guide bracket screws and 2 safety belt guide brackets.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

5. Remove the 2 bolts, LH and RH center safety belt retractors.
- To install, tighten to 51 Nm (38 lb-ft).

6. NOTE: Before installation, make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted and the safety belts and buckles are accessible to the occupants.

To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.