Seat Backrest - Rear, 60 Percent

Seat Backrest - Rear, 60 Percent

NOTE: Seat backrest with armrest shown, seat backrest without armrest similar.










Disassembly and Assembly

All seats

1. Remove the 60 percent rear seat backrest. For additional information, refer to Seat Backrest - Rear Rear Seat.

2. Release the trim cover lower J-strip.

Seats equipped with armrest

3. Invert the trim cover enough to gain access to the armrest-to-backrest bolts.

4. Remove the 4 armrest-to-backrest bolts and support plate.
- For installation, adjust the armrest horizontally as needed for good fit.

- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

5. Separate the armrest assembly from the backrest and position aside.
- For assembly, align the armrest bracket locator tab to the backrest frame.

6. Release the 4 pin-type retainers, separate the armrest trim cover panel from the backrest and remove the armrest assembly.
- For a broken retainer, push the remaining end through and into the backrest frame and install a new pin-type retainer during assembly.





7. Remove the pin-type retainer from the backrest trim cover armrest pocket.

8. To disassemble the armrest assembly, remove the cup holder rubber insert, 2 armrest pivot bolts and armrest bracket.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

All seats

9. Release the 4 lower trim cover J-clips at both sides of the backrest and remove the staples.

10. NOTICE: Use care when separating the backrest trim cover from the hook-and-loop strip, or the hook-and-loop strip can be torn from the backrest foam pad.

Invert the backrest trim cover separate the hook-and-loop strips and remove all rows of hog rings working up the backrest.

11. Remove the backrest trim cover and foam pad from the backrest frame.

12. Remove the 4 backrest-to-pivot bolts.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

13. Remove the 4 striker-to-backrest frame nuts, backrest latch striker and support plate.
- To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).

14. To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.