Seat Back Replacement - Rear Split Folding

Seat Back Replacement - Rear Split Folding

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the head rest, if necessary. Refer to Head Restraint Replacement - Rear Seat (Head Restraint Replacement - Rear Seat) .
2. Fold the rear seat back cushion to the down position.
3. Remove the 2 plastic hinge covers (1) from the back seat back cushion cover.
4. Remove the rear seat back trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Seat Back (Left) (Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Seat Back (Left))Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Seat Back (Right) (Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Seat Back (Right)) .
5. Remove the center rear seat belt retractor, if necessary. Refer to Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Center Rear .
6. Remove the hinge bolts (2) from the rear seat back cushion (3).




7. Remove the following components from the vehicle:

* The 2 seat back pivot support bolts
* The rear seat back cushion (3)




Installation Procedure






Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

1. Install the rear seat back cushion (3) to the vehicle. Secure the rear seat back cushion with the 2 bolts (2).

Tighten the seat back cushion bolts to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).

2. Install the outer pivot support bolts to the rear seat back cushion (3).

Tighten the outer pivot support bolts to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).

3. Install the center rear seat belt retractor, if removed. Refer to Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Center Rear .
4. Install the rear seat back trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Seat Back (Left) (Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Seat Back (Left))Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Seat Back (Right) (Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Seat Back (Right)) .
5. Install the 2 plastic hinge covers (1) to the back of the seat back cushion cover.
6. Return the seat back to the upright position.
7. Install head rest, if removed. Refer to Head Restraint Replacement - Rear Seat (Head Restraint Replacement - Rear Seat) .