Center Seat Backrest, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Remove the bench seat (two-thirds bench). Refer to SECOND ROW, 3 PASSENGER OVERVIEW .

-- Remove seat cushion. Refer to SEAT CUSHION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove right side trim panel. Refer to LEFT SIDE TRIM PANEL, OUTER PART, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove lower right trim on rear side. Refer to LOWER LEFT REAR SIDE TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Fold up center seat.

-- First pry out retaining strips -2- on outer side and then retaining strips -1- on inner side.

Fig 1: Identifying Retaining Strips -2- On Outer Side And Retaining Strips -1- On Inner Side

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-- Remove screws -2- and -3- and remove center seat -1-.

Fig 2: Identifying Screws -2 To 3- And Center Seat -1-

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