Removal Procedure
- Remove the rear bench seat to the vehicle. Refer to SEAT REPLACEMENT - REAR BENCH
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- Remove the screw that retains the lower seat back hinge cover.
- Pry off the lower seat back hinge cover.
- Remove the latch lever escutcheon as follows:
- 4.1. Unfasten the J-hook fastener along the inner edge of the escutcheon.
- 4.2. Lift the inner edge of the escutcheon.
- 4.3. Pivot the escutcheon in order to clear the latch lever and the retaining tabs at the seat back hinge upper cover.
- Pry off the upper seat back hinge.
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