Seat Backrest - Rear
SEAT BACKREST - REARRear Seat Backrest, 60 Percent:
Rear Seat Backrest, 40 Percent:
Removal
NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.
1. Remove the rear seat cushion.
2. Remove the 2 forward backrest-to-floor bolts from the affected rear backrest assembly.
3. NOTE: If the center safety belt retractor locks and the safety belt webbing prevents the backrest from lowering, raise the backrest upward to release the safety belt retractor and belt webbing.
Release the backrest latch in the luggage compartment area and position the backrest downward.
4. Position aside the floor trim cover behind the backrest to gain access to the rearward backrest-to-floor bolts and remove the 2 bolts.
5. Raise the rear seat backrest and hinge assembly upward from the 2 locator pins on the floor and remove the backrest.
Installation
Backrest
1. NOTE: Make sure the rear seat safety belt webbing is positioned in front of the backrest assembly for installation and is not positioned underneath the backrest pivot assembly.
Position the rear seat backrest pivot assembly to the 2 locator pins on the floor.
2. Install the 2 rearward backrest-to-floor bolts.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
3. Position the backrest upright and install the 2 forward backrest-to-floor bolts.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
4. Check backrest latch and latch release operation.
- Raise the backrest and check for good backrest fit and latch closure when upright.
Backrest latch alignment
5. If backrest latch alignment is needed, remove the parcel shelf to access the rear backrest latch nuts.
6. Loosen the 2 rear backrest latch nuts and adjust the latch position as necessary for good backrest fit and latch closure when upright.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
7. Install the parcel shelf.
Backrest
8. Check the rear seat active restraints for operation and accessibility.
- Make sure the safety belts and buckles are accessible to the occupants after installation.
- Verify the safety belt retractor operates without excessive effort or binding.