Folding Rear Seat Back Latch/Lock: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Jeep Liberty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the rear seat back cushion. (Refer to BODY/SEATS/SEAT BACK CUSHION/COVER - REAR - REMOVAL) .

Disconnect the shoulder belt release cable. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Seat Back Latch Cable Disengage/Engage

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1 - LEVER

2 - PLUNGER

3 - LATCH CABLE FITTING

4 - REAR CENTER RETRACTOR

5 - SUPPORT

Remove the bolts and remove the latch/lock assembly. See Fig 2.

Fig 2: Latch/Lock Assembly

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1 - LATCH/LOCK ASSEMBLY

2 - SEAT BELT RETRACTOR

3 - RETRACTOR RELEASE CABLE

4 - BOLTS

5 - REAR SEAT BACK FRAME