Attachment III - Technical Information

OVERVIEW
This program involves installing shims behind the rear seat back latches to improve latch alignment and reduce latching efforts.

SHIM INSTALLATION

1. Open the trunk to access the latch release, then fold down both rear seat backs.

2. Remove the rear seat back latch covers.

3. Remove and discard the rear seat back latch bolts.

4. CAUTION: Do not use power tools to install the bolts. The threads on the attached nut will strip out.





Right and left side shims are symmetrically opposite and are clearly marked "R" or "L". This marking must face the front of the vehicle when the shim is installed. Also, an arrow pointing upward is stamped on the forward face of each shim to identify proper position. See Figure 1.

^ Install the shim on the left side (drivers side) of the vehicle with the "L" showing (facing towards the front of the vehicle).

^ Install the shim on the right side (passenger side) of the vehicle with the "R" showing (facing towards the front of the vehicle).

CAUTION:
If the shim is installed in the wrong location, the seat back will not latch and possible damage to the latch or shim may occur.

NOTE:
The new bolts are longer to compensate for the thickness of the shims.





Position one (1) shim onto the latch mounting pad, reposition the latch and install the new bolts. Tighten the bolts to 13 Nm (10 lb-ft). Repeat procedure for the other side. See Figure 2.

5. Reinstall the rear seat back latch covers.

6. Verify proper latch operation.

OWNER GUIDE LABEL INSTALLATION

1. Retrieve the owner guide.

2. Within the SEATING AND RESTRAINT section, locate the instructions on lowering and raising the rear seat backs.

3. Remove the backing off the label.





4. Affix the label to the page covering only the "Fold the seatback(s) down." information and the illustration. See Figure 3.

5. Replace the owner guide in the vehicle globe box.