Removal and Installation

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NOTE: The 60 percent seat is shown, 40 percent seat similar.

Remove the 60/40 percent rear seat. Refer to REAR SEAT - 60/40, CREW CAB .
Remove the two inner bolts from the back side of the center support.

Fig 1: Removing Inner Bolts From Back Side Of Center Support
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Separate the 40 percent seat and the 60 percent seat from the center support.

Fig 2: Separating 40 Percent Seat And 60 Percent Seat From Center Support
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Remove the side shield and handle.
1. Remove the side latch shield screw.
2. Remove the side latch shield.
3. Remove the cushion release handle screw.
4. Remove the cushion handle.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Side Shield And Handle
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Pry the side shield to release the three clips and remove the shield.

Fig 4: Prying Side Shield To Release Three Clips
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Remove the two backrest bolts and remove the backrest assembly.

Fig 5: Removing Backrest Assembly Bolts
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.