Removal and Installation
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NOTE:
New retaining bolts must be installed, do not reuse the bolts that were removed. Studs and nuts can be reused.
Backrest and cushion
- Using an appropriate tool, push in the pin hole while pulling the safety belt tongue out of the safety belt buckle.
- When inserting the safety belt tongue into the safety belt buckle, make sure the safety belt buckle webbing is not twisted.
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NOTE: Backrest trim cover and foam pad removed for clarity.
Release the 3 backrest upper spring clips.
- Feel through the backrest trim cover and foam pad for the backrest frame opening.
- At the backrest frame opening, slide an appropriate tool down between the cab rear sheet metal and backrest frame. Position the tool on top of the spring clip.
- Push the spring clip down to release it while pulling out on the backrest at the top to disengage it.
- Lift the backrest up and out of the lower hangers.
- Remove the backrest.
- After installation, make sure the child safety seat tether anchor strap is accessible and not trapped between the seat backrest and cab back panel.
Cushion
- Position the seat cushions up.
- Remove the subwoofer speaker (if equipped). For additional information, Refer to the appropriate Information and Entertainment Systems article for the procedure.
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NOTE: Make sure the safety belt and buckle anchors are in place, on top of the rear center support, before installing the rear support-to-floor bolt.
Remove and discard the support-to-floor bolts and remove the nuts.
- To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
Backrest and cushion
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NOTE: Before installation, make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted and the safety belts and buckles are accessible to the occupants.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.