Rear Seat Back Frame Removal/Installation

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Remove the rear seat cushion. See REAR SEAT CUSHION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
Remove the rear seat back. See REAR SEAT BACK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
Remove the rear seat back striker covers while remove the hooks.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Seat Back Striker Cover And Hook
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Peel the rear seat back mat and remove the rings C.

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Seat Back Mat And Rings C
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Peel the rear seat back mat while remove the fasteners.
Remove the rings C.

Fig 3: Identifying Rear Seat Back Mat And Rings C
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Remove the nuts then remove the rear seat center armrest.

Fig 4: Rear Seat Center Armrest Nut With Torque Specifications
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Peal back the rear seat trim, release the pole guide tabs in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure, then pull out the pole guides in the direction of arrow (2)

Fig 5: Releasing Pole Guide Tabs
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Remove the rear seat back frame from the rear seat back pad by pulling it in the direction of the arrow.

Fig 6: Removing/Installing Rear Seat Back Frame From Rear Seat Back Pad
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Install in the reverse order of removal.