Disassembly and Assembly

All seats 

1. Remove the 60/40 rear seat. Refer to REAR SEAT - 60/40, CREW CAB .
2. Remove the 60 percent or 40 percent backrest. Refer to REAR SEAT BACKREST - 60/40, CREW CAB .
3. Remove the head restraint.
   1. Pull the head restraint out to end of travel. Press the release button and pull the head restraint rod past its stop position.
   2. Using a flat-bladded screwdriver, press the release tab on the second head restraint rod guide and pull the head restraint free of the seat back.
      Fig 1: Pressing Release Tab On Second Head Restraint Rod Guide Using A Flat-Bladded Screwdriver

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NOTE: The LH and RH head restraint sleeves are not interchangeable. Note location for installation.
4. Using an appropriate pry tool, press in the release tab and remove the head restraint rod sleeves.
   • Release tab is located beneath the head restraint release tab.
     Fig 2: Releasing Tab Is Located Beneath Head Restraint Release Tab

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5. Remove the backrest recliner handle clip and remove the handle.
   Fig 3: Removing Backrest Recliner Handle Clip

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   60 percent seat 

NOTE: When removing the bolts, make sure to retain the washers from behind the armrest swivel arms.
Fig 4: Removing Armrest Bolts
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6. Remove the four armrest bolts (two shown) and remove the armrest assembly.
7. Remove the two pin-type retainers and remove the plastic insert panel.
   Fig 5: Removing Pin-Type Retainers

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   All seats 

8. Release the J-clip.
   Fig 6: Releasing J-Clip

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9. Remove the RH staples.
   Fig 7: Removing RH Staples

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10. Remove the LH staples.
    Fig 8: Removing LH Staples

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CAUTION: Use care when separating the seat backrest trim cover from the hook-and-loop strip, or the hook-and-loop strip can be torn from the seat backrest foam.
Fig 9: Releasing Hook-And-Loop Strips
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11. Invert the seat backrest trim cover and release the hook-and-loop strips.
12. Remove all the hog rings and remove the backrest trim cover.
    Fig 10: Removing Backrest Trim Cover

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13. Remove the screws and the hardboard panel.
    Fig 11: Removing Screws Of Hardboard Panel

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14. Remove the foam pad from the backrest frame.

    60 percent seat 

15. Release the inboard cable end.
    1. Using a suitable tool, pry to release the cable anchor.
    2. Swivel the cable end and remove.
       Fig 12: Prying To Release Cable Anchor

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16. Detach all the cable clips (one shown).
    Fig 13: Detaching All Cable Clips

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17. Release the outboard cable end.
    1. Using a suitable tool, pry to release the cable anchor.
    2. Swivel the cable end and remove.
       Fig 14: Prying To Release Cable Anchor

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18. Remove the outboard backrest latch bolts and remove the latch.
    Fig 15: Removing Outboard Backrest Latch Bolts

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19. Remove the inboard backrest latch bolts and remove the latch.
    Fig 16: Removing Inboard Backrest Latch Bolts

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    40 percent seat 

NOTE: Use care not to damage the plastic pivot bushing. If damaged, install a new bushing.
Fig 17: Prying Inboard Backrest Bracket From Plastic Pivot Bushing
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20. Using a suitable tool, carefully pry the inboard backrest bracket from the plastic pivot bushing.
21. Remove the outboard backrest latch bolts and remove the latch.
    Fig 18: Removing Outboard Backrest Latch Bolts

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    All seats 

22. To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.