Seat Assembly Replacement

[Rear Seat 5:5 Type]

1. Remove the rear seat cushion (A).
   Fig 1: Rear Seat Cushion

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2. Disconnect the rear seat heater connectors (A).
   Fig 2: Rear Seat Heater Connectors

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

   Tightening torque: 

   16.7 ~ 25.5 N.m (1.7 ~ 2.6kgf.m, 12.3~18.8 lb-ft)

   Fig 3: Rear Seat Back

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4. Installation is the reverse of removal.
   NOTE:

   • Make sure the connector is plugged in properly.

[Rear Seat 6:4 Type]

1. After loosening the mounting bolts and then remove the rear seat cushion assembly (A) by pulling it up.

   Tightening torque : 

   16.7 ~ 25.5 N.m (1.7 ~ 2.6 kgf.m, 12.3 ~18.8 lb-ft)

   Fig 4: Identifying Rear Seat Cushion Assembly

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2. Disconnect the rear seat heater connector (A).
   Fig 5: Rear Seat Heater Connector

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3. Fold the rear seat back by pulling the rear seat folding lever (A) in the trunk.
   Fig 6: Rear Seat Folding Lever

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

   Tightening torque : 

   16.7 ~ 25.5 N.m (1.7 ~ 2.6 kgf.m, 12.3 ~18.8 lb-ft)

   Fig 7: Rear Seat Back Assembly

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5. Installation is the reverse of removal.
   NOTE:

   Make sure the connector is plugged in properly.