Installation Procedure
- Install the upper seat back hinge cover:
- 1.1. Align the seat back hinge cover fasteners with the hinge.
- 1.2. Press the seat back hinge cover into place.
- Install the latch lever escutcheon:
- 2.1. Pivot the escutcheon so that the escutcheon retaining tabs engage the slots on the upper hinge cover and clear the latch lever.
- 2.2. Attach the J-hook fasteners at the escutcheon's inner edge to the carpet on the back of the seat back trim cover.
- Install the lower hinge cover:
- 3.1. Align the seat back hinge cover fasteners with the hinge.
- 3.2. Press the seat back hinge cover into place.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices. - Install the screw that retains the lower seat back hinge cover.
Tighten
Tighten the lower seat back hinge cover retaining screw to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
- Install the rear bench seat to the vehicle. Refer to SEAT REPLACEMENT - REAR BENCH .