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. (Proceed 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: 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: Rear Seat Latch Assembly Mounting Bolts

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

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5. Installation is the reverse of removal.