Rear Seat, Coupe: Backrest

NOTE:

The left 1/2 and right 1/2 backrests can only be removed and installed together in the vehicle.

Removing

-- Fold the front seat backrest forward as far as possible.

-- Move the front seats forward as far as possible.

-- Remove the seat bench. Refer to BENCH SEAT .

-- Remove the luggage compartment floor covering.

-- Remove left and right side trim. Refer to REAR SIDE TRIM .

-- Release 1/2 left and 1/2 right backrests and fold them forward.

CAUTION:

Do not kneel or support on folded backrest.

-- Remove nut -3-.

Fig 1: Identifying Backrest Nut

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-- Remove bolts -2- (quantity: 4).

Fig 2: Identifying Backrest Components

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-- Fold 1/2 left and 1/2 right backrests back into normal position.

-- Remove the bolt -2-.

Fig 3: Identifying Seat Belt Latch

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-- Remove seat belt latch -1-.

-- Remove 1/2 left and 1/2 right backrests from vehicle together.

Installation

CAUTION:

Do not kneel or support on folded backrest.

NOTE:

When installing left and right 1/2 backrest, follow threaded connection installation sequence.

-- Lift the 1/2 left and 1/2 right backrest into the vehicle.

-- Install the seat belt latch -1- and tighten the screw and nut -2- hand-tight.

-- Install bolts -2- (quantity: 4) and tighten to the specification.

Fig 4: Identifying Backrest Components

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-- Install nut -3- and tighten to the specification.

Fig 5: Identifying Backrest Components

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-- Tighten the screw and nut -2- to the tightening specification.

Fig 6: Identifying Seat Belt Latch

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Further installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.