Rear Seat Back

REAR SEAT BACK

REMOVAL

1. Disengage the seat cushion at the rear by pulling upward on the release strap.
2. Tilt the seat cushion forward.
3. Remove the shoulder/lap belt buckles from the elastic straps.
4. Release the seatback latch from the striker.

Fig. 16:

5. Remove the pivot bolts and the washers from the wheelhouse panel anchors (Fig. 16).
6. Tilt the seatback forward, lift it upward and remove it from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION

1. Position the seatback in the vehicle.
2. Install the pivot bolts and the washer. Tighten the bolts with 33 N.m (25 ft.lbs.) torque.
3. Engage the seatback latch with the striker.
4. Insert the shoulder/lap belt buckles in the elastic straps.
5. Pivot the seat cushion to the horizontal position and lock it in-place by pressing firmly on the center of the cushion until the latch engages.