Removal and Installation

Fig 1: Removing Rear Seat Covers

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Remove the rear seat covers.
1. Remove the jack cover.
2. Remove the pin-type retainer.
3. Remove the outboard trim cover.
4. Remove the inboard cover.
Fig 2: Locating Safety Belt Anchor Bolt
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Remove the safety belt anchor bolt and safety belt retractor.
Tightening Torque:

40 Nm {4.1 kgf-m, 30 ft-lbf}
Remove the 5 frame-to-floor bolts and remove the rear seat.
Tightening Torque:

25 Nm {2.5 kgf-m, 18 ft-bf} (vehicles built through 12/2005)

23 Nm {2.3 kgf-m, 17 ft-lbf} (vehicles built after 12/2005)
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Make sure the safety belts and buckles are accessible to the occupants after installation.
Verify the safety belt retractor operates without excessive effort or binding.