Seat Latch: Service and Repair

Seat Back Release Latch Replacement - Rear

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the garnish molding from the lower lock pillar.
2. Disengage the clip holding the latch release handle to the rear compartment shelf.
3. Remove the rosebud fastener which retains the latch cable to the rear compartment shelf.




4. Remove the latch bolts.




5. Remove the grommet from the sheet metal.
6. Pull the latch assembly into the passenger compartment.
7. Remove the latch assembly from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the latch assembly.
2. Feed the cable and the release handle through the sheet metal to the rear compartment.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

3. Install the rear seat back latch bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).




4. Install the grommet.




5. Install the rosebud fastener to the latch assembly cable.
6. Install the release handle and engage the handle in the clip.
7. Install the garnish molding to the lower lock pillar.