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Inertia Latch Replacement

INERTIA LATCH REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the front seat.




2. Remove the 2 rear roll pins (2).
Discard the roll pins.
3. Remove the 2 pivot bolts.
4. For the passenger side only, disconnect the E/Z entry cable from the seat adjuster and the tie strap. Retain the cable to the seat bottom.
5. Remove the emergency release lever knob.
Discard the lever knob.
6. Remove the seat back cover.
7. Remove the seat back lock bolts.
8. Remove the inertia seat back lock assembly (1) from the seat.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the inertia seat back lock assembly (1) to the seat back.
2. Install the 4 seat back lock bolts.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten
Tighten the inertia seat back lock bolts to 24 Nm (18 lb ft).

3. Install the seat back cover.
4. Install the new emergency release knob.
5. For the passenger side only, route the E/Z entry cable. Ensure that the routing of the cable is the same as before removal.
6. For the passenger side only, connect the cable to the seat adjuster.
7. For the passenger side only, attach the cable seat bottom with the tie strap.
8. Install the 2 pivot bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the pivot bolts to 24 Nm (18 lb ft).

9. Install the 2 new rear roll pins (2).
10. Perform the out of vehicle inertia lock inspection lock system check. Component Tests and General Diagnostics
10. Install the front seat.