Rear Seat: Installation

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CAUTION: If the hooks on the vehicle body side is disengaged (remained on the seat cushion side) when removing the rear seat cushion, always replace with new hooks to prevent the decline of the fixed force of the seat.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Seat Cushion Hook

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Install each part in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:

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Route the seat belt securely. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Rear Seat Belt. >