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Removal and Installation

NOTE: For parts identification and location, refer to SEAT - EXPLODED VIEW, SECOND ROW  in this article.
  1. Remove the 60 percent seat. For additional information, refer to SEAT - SECOND ROW  in this article.
  2. From under the seat, detach the 2 sets of cushion cover J-clips.
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  3. NOTE: Typical cushion cover retainer shown in illustration, others similar.

    Detach the cushion cover retainers and pull them out from between the riser and cushion frame.

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  4. Detach the cushion cover J-clip from the cushion frame.
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  5. NOTE: To pivot the backrest, the inboard latch foot must be in the latched position.

    Lift the cushion foam pad and cover up. Remove the safety belt anchor-to-inboard recliner bolt and position the safety belt anchor out from behind the recliner.

    • To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
  6. Remove all of the head restraint guide sleeves. For additional information, refer to HEAD RESTRAINT GUIDE SLEEVE  in this article.
  7. Remove the 2 screws and the safety belt guide cover.
  8. Detach the 2 backrest cover retainers at the bottom and 1 at the inboard side.
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  9. Remove the 2 pin-type retainers, detach 2 retainers attached to the hardback panel and separate the hook-and-loop strips.
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  10. If equipped, remove the armrest. For additional information, refer to SEAT ARMREST .
  11. If equipped with an armrest, detach the backrest cover J-clips and remove the pin-type retainer in the armrest pocket.
  12. NOTE: Use care when separating the backrest cover from the hook-and-loop strip or the hook-and-loop strip may be torn from the backrest foam pad.

    Turn the backrest cover inside out, separate the hook-and-loop strips and remove the hog rings.

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  13. Turn the backrest cover inside out to the top of the backrest, feed the safety belt through and remove the backrest cover.
  14. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Before installation, make sure the safety belts and buckles are accessible to the occupants.
    • Verify the safety belt retractor operates without excessive effort or binding.
    • Make sure the lower anchor and tether for children wires at the rear of the cushion frame are positioned through the cushion trim cover and are accessible to the occupants.
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