Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Rear Split Folding Seat Back Replacement



Rear Split Folding Seat Back Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the headrest, if necessary. Refer to Rear Seat Head Restraint Replacement (Rear Seat Head Restraint Replacement).
2. Fold the rear seat back cushion to the down position.
3. Remove the 2 plastic hinge covers (1) from the back seat back cushion cover.
4. Remove the rear seat back trim panel. Refer toRear Seat Back Cushion Trim Panel Replacement (Left) (Rear Seat Back Cushion Trim Panel Replacement (Left))Rear Seat Back Cushion Trim Panel Replacement (Right) (Rear Seat Back Cushion Trim Panel Replacement (Right)).
5. Remove the center rear seat belt retractor, if necessary. Refer to Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Center Rear (Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Center Rear).
6. Remove the hinge bolts (2) from the rear seat back cushion (3).
7. Remove the following components from the vehicle:

* The 2 seat back pivot support bolts
* The rear seat back cushion (3)




Installation Procedure






Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .

1. Install the rear seat back cushion (3) to the vehicle. Secure the rear seat back cushion with the 2 bolts (2).

Tighten the seat back cushion bolts to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).

2. Install the outer pivot support bolts to the rear seat back cushion (3).

Tighten the outer pivot support bolts to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).

3. Install the center rear seat belt retractor, if removed. Refer to Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Center Rear (Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Center Rear).
4. Install the rear seat back trim panel. Refer to Rear Seat Back Cushion Trim Panel Replacement (Left) (Rear Seat Back Cushion Trim Panel Replacement (Left))Rear Seat Back Cushion Trim Panel Replacement (Right) (Rear Seat Back Cushion Trim Panel Replacement (Right)).
5. Install the 2 plastic hinge covers (1) to the back of the seat back cushion cover.
6. Return the seat back to the upright position.
7. Install headrest, if removed. Refer to Rear Seat Head Restraint Replacement (Rear Seat Head Restraint Replacement).