Release Cable For Seat Folding Release, Removing And Installing, Seat High, Outer Second Row

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Removing

-- Remove the cushion. Refer to COVER AND CUSHION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, SECOND ROW SEAT PAN HIGH .

-- Remove the tunnel-side seat side trim. Refer to TUNNEL-SIDE SEAT SIDE TRIM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, OUTER SECOND ROW SEAT .

-- Remove the seat rail trim panel on the tunnel-side. Refer to TUNNEL-SIDE SEAT RAIL TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, SEAT HIGH, OUTER SECOND ROW .

-- Remove the seat rail trim panel on the side sill side. Refer to SEAT RAIL TRIM PANEL ON SIDE SILL SIDE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, SEAT HIGH, OUTER SECOND ROW .

-- Disengage the release cable bracket -arrow B-.

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-- Disengage the release cable nipple -arrow A-.

-- Disengage the release cable nipple -4- from the release lever on the tunnel-side -3-.

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-- Disengage the support bracket -2- in the direction of the -arrow-.

-- Unclip the release cable sheath -1-.

-- Disengage the release cable nipple -1- from the release lever on the side sill side -2-.

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-- Disengage the support bracket -3- in the direction of the -arrow-.

-- Free up the release cable and remove it.

Installing and Adjusting

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Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

CAUTION:

There is risk of fingers being pinched and injury when closing the seat folding lock.

Close the seat folding lock with a screwdriver, for example.

-- Close the seat folding lock on both sides using a screwdriver, for example -arrow-.

The release cable must have little play -a-.
Dimension -a- = approximately 1 mm.

-- If required, adjust the release cable on the adjuster -1-.

Fig 1: Turning Upper Section -1- In Direction Of -Arrow A- Or -Arrow B- When Adjusting

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-- To do so, turn the adjuster in the direction of -arrow A- or -arrow B-.