Removal And Installation

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Remove the front seat. For additional information, refer to Seat - Front, 20 Percent in this article.

NOTE: The top of the LH trim panel is press fit onto the top of the bracket.

Fig 1: Locating Screws And Pin-Type Retainers

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Remove the LH trim panel.
- Release the safety belt guide by pulling out the pin-type retainers.
- Remove the 2 screws.
Pry the RH trim cover from the attachment tabs.

Fig 2: Prying RH Trim Cover From Attachment Tabs
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NOTE: The right side seat trim panels are mounted to the seat adjuster with pin-type retainers.

Fig 3: Removing Right Side Seat Trim

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Remove the right side seat trim.
1. Remove the upper seat trim.
2. Remove the lower seat trim.
Remove the seat backrest mounting bolts from the right side of the seat backrest latch bracket.
- To install, tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
Fig 4: Removing Right Seat Backrest Mounting Bolts
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Remove the seat backrest mounting bolt from the left side of the seat backrest mounting bracket.
- To install, tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
Fig 5: Removing Left Seat Backrest Mounting Bolt
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Remove the seat backrest.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Make sure the safety belt is not twisted prior to installation.
- Make sure the safety belts and buckles are accessible to the occupants after installation.