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Seat Backrest - Manual: Removal

NOTE: For component identification and locations, REFER to Seat - Exploded View .
NOTE: To remove the RH third row seat backrest, the LH seat outboard pivot cover must be removed before the RH seat outboard pivot cover can be removed.
    NOTE: LH or RH backrest
  1. Pry to release the clips and remove the LH seat outboard pivot cover.
  2. NOTE: RH backrest
  3. Pry to release the clips and remove the RH seat outboard pivot cover.
  4. NOTE: LH or RH backrest
  5. Release the backrest trim cover lower J-strip, open the trim cover and release the inner J-clips.
  6. Remove the pivot bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 54 Nm (40 lb-ft).
  7. Roll the backrest trim cover up, remove the 2 backrest latch-to-backrest frame bolts and remove the backrest frame.
    • To install, tighten to 83 Nm (61 lb-ft).