Installation Procedure
- Connect the latch to the release handle assembly.
- Install the latch into the retainers and under the floor reinforcement.
- Install the release handle assembly into the floor reinforcement and install the screw and tighten.
Tighten: Tighten the fuel filler door release handle-to-floor fasteners nut to 2.2-2.3 N.m (22 lb in).
- Guide the latch under the rear seat cushion ramp, then along the left side of the rear compartment.
- Push the grommet into place in the rear of the rear compartment.
- Guide the latch around the rear quarter bracket and into the hole in the filler opening.
- Turn the latch 90 degrees to lock into place.
- Tighten the nut.
- Ensure the proper function of the fuel filler release handle, the latch, and the door.
- Install the plastic fasteners to the rear fascia and install the bolts to the wheelhouse.
- Install the tail lamp. Refer to Tail Lamp Replacement (Coupe) or Tail Lamp Replacement (Wagon) or Tail Lamp Replacement (Sedan) in Lighting Systems.
- Install the harness cover retainers to the floor reinforcements.
- Position the carpet to the floor pan and release the handle assembly.
- Install the release handle knobs to the levers with a soft faced hammer.
- Install the seat belt to the center lower trim panel and install the panel.
- Install the rear lock pillar molding. Refer to Trim Finish Molding Replacement - Body Lock Pillar Lower (Sedan/Wagon) in Interior Trim.
- Install the hinge pillar garnish molding. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Hinge Pillar in Interior Trim.
- Apply Loctite 242® Threadlocker, or equivalent, to all 4 seat adjuster-to-vehicle attaching bolts.
- Position the seat in the vehicle and install the attaching bolts. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket
in Seats.
Tighten: Tighten the seat adjuster-to-vehicle bolts to 35 N.m (26 lb in).
- Insert the lap belt through the guide loop on the seat.
- Reposition the rear compartment carpet and close the lid.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
in Cautions and Notices.