Seat, Rear: Removal
NOTE:
Right side seat shown in the illustration. Left side typical except where noted.
- Unlatch the rear seats and rotate the seats into the full forward position.
- With the use of (special tool #C-4829A, Remover, Trim) or equivalent, remove the push pin fasteners (2) from the carpet trim panel (1).
- Remove the carpet trim panel (1).
- Repeat on the opposite side.
- Remove the intermediate load platform cover (1) from the rear seat riser (2).
- Remove the intermediate load platform cover (1) from the vehicle.
- Remove the pushpin fasteners (2) located between the torsion bar brackets of rear seats (1).NOTE:
The right and left seats are removed in the same manner. The only difference is the left seat only uses one torsion bar, whereas the right seat utilizes two.
- Use a suitable support device to hold the seat in the up position.
- Loosen the torsion bar bracket fasteners (2).NOTE:
Do not remove the fasteners (2). The torsion bars (1) can be removed with the torsion bar brackets (3) loosened.
- Remove the torsion bars (1) from the torsion bar brackets (2).
- Disconnect the rear seat support cylinder (2) from the rear seat end (1).
- Place a block in the seat latch striker area on the seat riser, to prevent latching of the seat once lowered.
- Remove support device and carefully lower the rear seat.
- Release the rear portion of the passenger carpet (2 and 3) from the seat riser, torsion bars and hinges.
- Remove the fasteners (2) from the rear seat hinges (3).
- With the help of an assistant, remove the rear seat (1) from the vehicle.