Removal And Installation

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LH and RH seat track rails

Insert an appropriate tool into the slot and release the detachable safety belt anchor from the seat.

Fig 1: Inserting Appropriate Tool Into Slot & Releasing Detachable Safety Belt Anchor From Seat

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Remove the seat.
- Pull the seat latch release handle, slide the seat to the right and disengage from the seat latch striker.

Fig 2: Pulling Seat Latch Release Handle, Sliding Seat To Right & Disengaging From Seat Latch Striker

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Position the seat forward on the seat track.
Remove the 4 nuts and seat pedestal.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- For installation, make sure the LH and RH seat track rails are aligned evenly.
Detach the linkage from the seat track release lever.
- Slide back the retainer spring and un-hook the linkage.

Fig 3: Sliding Back Retainer Spring & Un-Hook Linkage

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LH seat track rail

Remove the 3 screws and LH cushion side shield.
Remove the 2 lower recliner bolts.
- To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
Remove the 2 seat track-to-cushion frame bolts and LH seat track rail.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

RH seat track rail

Remove the 3 screws and RH cushion side shield.
Remove the backrest pivot bolt.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Remove the 2 seat track-to-cushion frame bolts and RH seat track rail.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

LH and RH seat track rails

To install, reverse the removal procedure.