Seat Bolster - Rear

SEAT BOLSTER - REAR







Removal

CAUTION: Do not apply excessive forward force to the side bolsters or damage may occur.

1. Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to Seat Cushion - Rear. Seat Cushion - Rear
2. Remove the bolt from the affected side bolster.
3. Release and lower the rear seat backrest at the affected side.







4. If removing the LH side bolster, fashion a tool for releasing the LH side bolster as shown:







5. NOTE:
- LH side shown, RH side similar.
- The latch release tabs are accessible through a small service notch located on the rear inboard edge of each side bolster (behind the bolster trim cover sew seam).

Locate the service notch behind the rear inboard edge of the affected side bolster to access the latch release tab.







6. CAUTION: Do not force the latch or side bolster to release. Applying excessive force can damage the latch.

NOTE: Latch shown with bolster removed for clarity.

To remove the LH side bolster, use a hooked pick or fashion a hooked tool to pull the latch release toward the RH side of the vehicle and release the side bolster.







7. CAUTION: Do not force the latch or side bolster to release. Applying excessive force can damage the latch.

NOTE: Latch shown with bolster removed for clarity.

To remove the RH side bolster, use a flat-blade screwdriver to push the latch release toward the RH side of the vehicle and release the side bolster.

8. With the affected bolster latch released, pull the side bolster forward and remove.

Installation
1. Position the side bolster, align and insert to the latch.
2. Align the bolt holes and install the side bolster bolt.
- Tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).

3. Install the rear seat cushion. Refer to Seat Cushion - Rear. Seat Cushion - Rear
- Make sure the safety belts and buckles are accessible to the occupants after installation.