Rear Seat Backrest Latch: Removal

1. Remove the bolt and position the rear center safety belt aside. Lift the rear seat latch release handle.

   Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

2. Lower the rear seat backrest.
3. Rotate the backrest hinge locking arm to release the backrest.
4. Remove the seat backrest.

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1. Lift the rear seat latch release handle.

   Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

2. Lower the rear seat backrest. Remove the backrest latch bezel. Unzip the backrest cover and release the backrest cover J-clips.
3. Rotate the backrest hinge locking arm to release the backrest.
4. Remove the seat backrest.

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1. Remove the screw.

   Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)

2. Remove the seat latch bezel.
3. Position aside the backrest cover foam.

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Torque: 18 lb.ft (24 Nm)