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Rear Seat-Back Lock Cylinder

Rear Seat-back Lock Cylinder Replacement

NOTE:
- When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.
- Take care not to bend or scratch the interior trim.

1. Remove the seat side bolsters (both sides).
2. Remove the rear door opening trim (both sides).
3. Remove these items:
- Rear door opening trim (both sides)
- Rear pillar trim (both sides)
- Rear bulkhead cover
- Center anchor bolt of the center belt
- Center belt lid
- High mount brake light
- Lock cylinder trim
- Rear shelf

4. Disconnect the cylinder rod from the trunk compartment. Refer to the Seat-back Latch Replacement, step 2.




5. Remove the bolts, then remove the seat-back lock cylinder.
6. Install the lock cylinder in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Make sure the cylinder rod is connected securely.
- Make sure the seat-back open properly.