Rear Seat Folding Lever Replacement

[Rear Seat 6:4 Type]

NOTE:
• When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
• Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1. Remove the package tray trim. (Refer to INTERIOR TRIM ).
2. Press the lock pin (A) located in the trunk and remove the rear seat back folding cable handle (B) by pushing it back.
   Fig 1: Identifying Lock Pin & Rear Seat Back Folding Cable Handle

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3. After loosening the mounting bolts, then remove the rear seat latch assembly (A).

   Tightening torque : 

   19.6 ~ 29.4 N.m (2.0 ~ 3.0 kgf.m, 14.5 ~ 21.7 lb-ft)

   Fig 2: Identifying Rear Seat Latch Assembly

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4. Pull out the rear seat latch cable (A).
   Fig 3: Identifying Rear Seat Latch Cable

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5. Installation is the reverse of removal.