Seat Frame Trim Panel, Removing, 2/3 Rear Seat:
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-- Remove the rear bench seat cover and cushion. Refer to COVER AND CUSHION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, REAR BENCH SEAT .
-- If possible, position the 2/3 rear seat as far forward as possible using the forward/back adjustment.
-- Loosen the cover -1- from the seat frame trim panel -2- and remove in -direction of arrow A-.
-- Loosen the cover -3- from the seat frame trim panel -2- and remove in -direction of arrow B-.
-- Loosen the clip -3- for the seat belt latch wire.
-- Remove the expanding rivets -2-.
-- Release the rear seat backrest and fold it forward.
-- Loosen the seat frame trim panel -1- in the -direction of the arrow- upward from the seat frame and guide out of the seat belt latch.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.