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Seat Back Replacement

NOTE: Rear seat back attachments have an "Easyload" outer bracket that allows the rear seat back to snap into position upon installation. It is necessary to gently pry outer seat bracket outward to disengage attachment.

Removal

Sedan-All, Wagon-Passenger Side Only




1. With your hand, push on seat back foam to expose seat bracket outer retainer.
2. Unlatch rear seat back. Leave seat in upward position.
3. Using a fiat blade screwdriver, gently pry outer seat bracket retainer inward while pulling upward on the seat back to disengage outer bracket from pivot pin.
4. Tilt seat back down to align inner pivot tabs then pull seat back outward to remove seat back.

Wagon-Driver's Side




1. Lower passenger side rear seat back to full down position.
2. Unlatch rear seat back. Leave seat in upward position.
3. With your hand, push on seat back foam to expose seat bracket outer retainer.
4. Using a flat bladed screwdriver, gently pry outer seat bracket retainer inward while pulling upward on seat back to disengage outer bracket from pivot in.
5, Lift seat back up and remove from vehicle.

Installation




1. Guide seat back assembly onto center pivot pin making sure seat back locates into inner pivot tabs.
2. Align outer pivot pin with the lead in ramp on the "Easyload" bracket.
3. Push downward on the seat back to engage "Easyload" bracket.
4. Raise seat backs and secure seat back latch.