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Rear Seat

REMOVAL




1. Remove bolts securing hinges (located at front of seat) to body.
2. Pull strap (located in middle rear portion of cushion) to release lock. Lift cushion out and away from body.
3. Pull knobs (located at each side of backrest's upper portion) up to release lock, and fold backrest all the way forward.




4. Remove screws which secure overlapped portions of luggage compartment mat and mat directly behind backrest.
5. Roll up mat (located at rear of left backrest) and remove the bolt which secures center hinge to backrest.




6. Tilt left backrest forward until striker engages with lock, and remove the bolt which secures side hinge to body.
7. Pull knob up until left backrest lock is released. Slide backrest forward and away from body.
8. Remove the bolt which secures center hinge of right backrest to body.
9. Pull knob up until right backrest lock is released. While tilting backrest forward, remove hinge pin from hole in bracket, and remove backrest and away from body.

INSTALLATION




1. Install hinge bracket to body.
2. Insert right backrest hinge pin into hole in bracket. Tilt backrest backward until striker engages with lock.
3. Secure right backrest center hinge to body using a bolt.
4. Temporarily install left backrest side hinge to body using a bolt, and fold backrest forward to the floor.
5. Roll up mat (located at rear of left backrest), and install center hinge using a bolt.
6. Tilt left backrest until striker engages with lock, and tighten bolt [refer to step 4)].




7. Install hinges to front of cushion and tighten with bolts. Check that lock properly engages.
8. Fold backrest onto cushion and overlap trunk mat and mat at rear of backrest. While pushing down on edges of these mats, tighten screws.

CAUTION:
- Do not allow center seat belt to get under cushion when folding cushion.
- Ensure that side seat belt tongue is free from cushion and trim panel.
- Before folding cushion, store seat belt in belt pocket located In backrest.
- Lift front of cushion to ensure that cushion Is properly locked.
- Before removing or installing backrest, pull seat belt out of backrest belt pocket.