Seat Backrest - Rear

Seat Backrest - Rear

NOTE: LH (60 percent) shown, RH (40 percent) similar.











Disassembly and Assembly

Both rear seat backrests

1. Remove the seat backrest cover. For additional information, refer to Seat Backrest Cover - Rear Seat Backrest Cover - Rear.

2. Remove the backrest foam pad from the backrest frame.

Sixty percent seat backrest

3. Release the seat latch cable from the center safety belt retractor.
- For installation, make sure the rear safety belt retractor is not in the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode after installation. For additional information, refer to Safety Belt System Seat Belt Retractor.





4. Remove the 2 nuts and safety belt guide.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

5. Remove the nut and center safety belt retractor.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

Both rear seat backrests

6. Remove the 2 bolts and backrest latch.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

7. Remove the bolt and inboard pivot bracket.
- To install, tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).

8. Remove the bolt and outboard pivot bracket.
- To install, tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).

9. NOTE: Make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted and the safety belts and buckles are accessible to the occupants.

To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.