Disassembly and Assembly

All seats

Lift the rear seat cushion(s) and fold forward to access the safety belt lower anchor and buckle bolts.

CAUTION: Make sure a webbing retainer is fitted at least 200 mm (7.87 in) towards the safety belt retractor from the webbing stop.

NOTE: The safety belt webbing retainer is supplied with new safety belts. Do not use any other retaining method.

Fig 1: Identifying Safety Belt Webbing Retainer

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NOTE: Make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted prior to installation.

Remove the bolt and detach the safety belt lower anchor (rear center) and safety belt buckle.
- To assemble, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).

Three-door and wagon

NOTE: Make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted prior to installation.

Remove the 2 bolts and detach the 2 safety belt lower anchors (rear outboard, one shown).
- To assemble, tighten to 38 Nm (28 lb-ft).

NOTE: Make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted prior to installation.

Detach the safety belt webbing from the top of the backrest.
- Feed the safety belt webbing through the elastic loops.
  
  Fig 2: Detaching Safety Belt Webbing From Top Of Backrest
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All seats

Remove the rear seat backrest(s).
- Remove the 2 or 4 outer backrest retainer bolts.
  - To assemble, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Remove the 4 backrest retainer bolts from the center hinge locking plate, if equipped.
  - To assemble, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Remove the rear seat backrest(s).
Remove the head restraints.
Remove the head restraint guides.
1. Using a suitable screwdriver, tip the inserted end toward the guide to depress and release the locking tang.
2. Remove the guide.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Head Restraint Guides
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Detach the backrest cover retaining strip.

Fig 4: Detaching Backrest Cover Retaining Strip
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Three-door, 5-door and wagon

Remove the backrest release button shroud (if equipped).
Detach the backrest trim cover from the backrest release button (if equipped).

Fig 5: Detaching Backrest Trim Cover From Backrest Release Button
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Detach the foam pad from the backrest release button (if equipped).

Fig 6: Detaching Foam Pad From Backrest Release Button
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NOTE: Locking off the backrest latch allows the safety belt to be moved when the backrest is in its normal upright position.

Fig 7: Locating Backrest Latch

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All seats

Detach the rear seat center safety belt guide.
1. Move the safety belt webbing to access the retainers.
2. Drill out the rivets.

NOTE: Make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted prior to installation.

NOTE: Make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted prior to installation.

Fig 8: Detaching Center Safety Belt Webbing From Rear Seat Backrest Trim Cover

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Detach the center safety belt webbing from the rear seat backrest trim cover and foam pad.
Separate and remove the seat backrest frame from the trim cover and foam pad.

Three-door and 5-door

Remove the 3 hog rings, separate the hook and loop strips and remove the backrest trim cover from the foam pad.

Fig 9: Locating Backrest Trim Cover
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Four-door and wagon

NOTE: Use care when separating the trim cover from the hook and loop fasteners to avoid tearing the fasteners off the foam pad.

All seats

To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.
- Make sure the safety belts and buckles are accessible to the occupants after installation.
- Verify the safety belt retractor operates without excessive effort or binding.