Removal and Installation

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40 Percent Backrest

Fig 1: Identifying Seat Backrest Components 40 Percent Backrest

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60 Percent Backrest

Fig 2: Identifying Seat Backrest Components

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60 percent and 40 percent backrest

Remove the rear seat cushion. For additional information, refer to SEAT CUSHION - REAR, FIVE HUNDRED, MONTEGO .
Remove the 40 percent backrest lower outboard nut.
- To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
Pull the 40 percent backrest release strap, releasing the backrest latch from the striker and pivot the 40 percent seat forward.
Slide the 40 percent backrest out of the 60 percent pivot rod and remove.

60 percent backrest only

Remove the 3 60 percent backrest lower nuts at the 2 backrest mounting brackets.
- To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
Pull the 60 percent backrest release strap, releasing the backrest latch from the striker and pivot the 60 percent seat forward and remove.

60 percent and 40 percent backrest

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Make sure the safety betls and buckles are accessible to the occupants after installation.