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Disassembly and Assembly

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  1. Remove the rear seat cushion. For additional information, refer to SEAT CUSHION - REAR .
  2. Remove the 40 percent rear seat backrest. For additional information, refer to SEAT BACKREST - REAR .
  3. Release the lower J-strip, 4 J-clips and remove the staples from each side.
    4. CAUTION: Use care when separating the backrest trim cover from the hook and loop strip, or the hook and loop strip can be torn from the backrest foam pad.
  4. Partially invert the trim cover separating the hook and loop strips and remove the first row of hog rings.
  5. Continue to invert the backrest trim cover separating the hook and loop strips and removing all rows of hog rings working up the backrest.
  6. Remove the backrest trim cover.
  7. Remove the foam pad from the backrest frame.
  8. Remove the 4 backrest-to-pivot bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  9. Remove the 4 striker to backrest frame nuts and backrest latch striker and support plate.
    • To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
  10. To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.
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