Seat Latch: Service and Repair

SEAT BACKREST LATCH - REAR







Removal

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

1. Remove the parcel shelf from the rear of the vehicle to access the rear backrest latch nuts.

2. NOTE: Make sure the affected backrest is released.

Access the luggage compartment, detach the trim pin-type retainer and position the trim aside.

3. Remove the 2 nuts and detach the latch release handle bracket.
4. Detach the 2 pin-type retainers and latch cable assembly.
- Note the cable routing for installation.

5. Detach the release cable from the latch and remove.
6. Remove the backrest latch.
- Remove the 2 nuts and backrest latch.

Installation
1. Position the backrest latch to the 2 studs.
2. Install the 2 latch nuts and hand tighten.
3. Attach the release cable to the latch.
4. Route the release cable, position the release handle and bracket to the 2 studs and install the 2 nuts.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).

1 Install the 2 release cable pin-type retainers.
- Position the trim and install the pin-type retainer.







5. Adjust the latch position as necessary for good backrest fit and latch closure when upright.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

6. Install the parcel shelf.
- Verify the safety belt retractor operates without excessive effort or binding.