Rear Seat
Rear SeatRear Seat:
REMOVAL
CAUTION: The satellite safing sensor of the airbag system is installed under the center of the rear seat cushion. Read the cautions and warnings indicated in the AB section before removing the rear seat.
1. Remove the cap behind the seat table and disconnect the connector. (Models with seat table)
2. Remove the bolt. (Models with seat table)
3. Remove the three hooks while lifting up the rear seat cushion.
NOTE: There are two hook locations on the seat table.
4. Remove the hook (A) by pushing it back while lifting the front side of the seat cushion, and remove the seat cushion.
5. Remove the headrest, and then tilt the backrest forward.
6. Remove the luggage floor mat.
7. Turn over the mat and remove the bolts.
8. Remove the backrest from hinge assembly LH (hinge assembly RH).
NOTE: The backrest cannot be detached while the hinge assembly side and the backrest pin are not aligned.
9. Remove the reclining button.
CAUTION: Use the following procedures to remove the reclining button. Damage to the reclining button may result if the procedures are not followed correctly.
1. Remove the weather strip, and insert a flathead screwdriver into the rear of the rear seat backrest shoulder.
2. Press the tab on the rear side of the reclining button downwards and remove the reclining button.
CAUTION: Do not press strongly on the button tab. Pressing with excessive force may break the tab.
NOTE:
- Direct a light from under the rear seat backrest shoulder to easily identify the tab position.
- The LH side is left and right symmetrical.
10. Remove the nut, and remove the rear seat backrest shoulder.
INSTALLATION
1. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque: Refer to "COMPONENT of General Description".
2. Check the routing of the seat belt.