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Rear Seat Back Bolster Replacement

Fig 1: Rear Seat Back Bolster
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Callout Component Name
WARNING:

Refer to SIR Warning .

WARNING:

Do not repair or replace the seat stitching or seams in the seat back trim cover with an internal mounted seat side airbag module. Replace the complete seat back trim cover from the OEM. Non-OEM seat stitching may cause improper airbag deployment which could result in personal injury.

Preliminary Procedures

  1. SIR Disabling and Enabling
  2. Rear Seat Cushion Removal and Installation 
  3. Fold the rear seat back to the downward position.
1 Rear Seat Back Bolster Fastener
CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .


Tighten 
9 N.m (80 lb in)
2 Rear Seat Back Bolster Nut
Tighten 
9 N.m (80 lb in)
3 Rear Seat Back Bolster
Procedure 
Disconnect the electrical connector.