Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Seat Backrest - Rear, Coupe

SEAT BACKREST - REAR, COUPE







Disassembly and Assembly
1. Remove the rear seat cushion.
2. Remove the rear seat backrest.
3. Release the backrest trim cover J-strip and remove the staples.
4. Pull the backrest panel out from the backrest foam pad and backrest trim cover.
- Upon assembly, the latch release strap must come through the trim cover.

5. Remove the 4 rivets and the pivot brackets.
6. Remove the rivets, separate the pin-type retainer from the cable end and remove the backrest latch assembly.

7. CAUTION: Use care when separating the seat backrest trim cover from the hook-and-loop strip. The hook-and-loop strip can be torn from the seat backrest foam.

Release the hook-and-loop strips and separate the backrest trim cover from the backrest foam pad.

8. To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.