Removal And Installation

[Rear seat back assembly] 

1. Remove the center seat belt (A) by pushing it with a thin, tapered metal shaft.

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2. Pull up the rear seat back assembly (A) by pulling the stand-up lever.

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3. Using a screwdriver or remover and remove the side cover (A).

   [LH] 

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   [RH] 

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4. After loosening the mounting bolt, remove the rear seat back assembly (A).

   Tightening torque: 

   16.7 - 25.3 N.m (1.7 - 2.6 Kgf.m, 12.3 - 18.8 lb.ft)

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   NOTE: Removal of rear seatback assembly
   1. Lift the rear seatback upward and then push it to door side.

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   2. Remove the rear seatback by lifting it upward after pin of the rear seatback is moved to outside sufficiently.

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5. To install, reinstall in reverse order of removal procedure.
   NOTE: Installation of rear seatback
   1. Push the seat to outside while holding the center headrest stay.

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   2. Insert into the bracket hole by rising hand holding the center headrest.

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   3. Install the seat to the center hinge bracket while pulling the seat inward.

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   4. Lift the RH seat and then install it while looking at the bracket.

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      * The side hinge pin (A) should be fully inserted into the bracket.

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      * When assembling side, the belt (A) should be positioned at the direction of driver's seat closer than the seat pin.

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   5. Install the seat to the center hinge bracket while pushing it inward.

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      * The center hinge pin should be fully inserted into the center hinge bracket.

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[Rear seat cushion assembly] 

1. Remove the luggage covering board (A).

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2. Remove from the grommets (A) mounted on the front of cushion and then pull the rear seat cushion upward.

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3. Loosen the mounting bolt, remove the rear seat cushion assembly (A).

   Tightening torque: 

   16.7 - 25.3 N.m (1.7 - 2.6 Kgf.m, 12.3 - 18.8 lb.ft)

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4. Disconnect the rear seat cushion extension connector (A). [Option specification]

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5. To install, reinstall in reverse order of removal procedure.