Seat Latch: Service and Repair

Seat Backrest Latch - Rear

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.










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.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

- 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.