Rear Seat Reclining System: Removal

Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Ref. to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
NOTE: For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
Remove the rear seat. Ref. to SEATS>Rear Seat>REMOVAL .
Remove the trim panel - rear apron. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Rear Quarter Trim>REMOVAL .
Remove the clips and bolts, then remove the striker - backrest rear.

Fig 1: Locating Striker - Backrest Rear With Clips And Bolts
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Remove the bolts and nuts, and remove the hinge assembly - rear backrest stay.

Fig 2: Locating Hinge Assembly - Rear Backrest Stay With Bolts And Nuts
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Remove the bolts, and remove the hinge assembly - rear backrest.

Fig 3: Locating Hinge Assembly - Rear Backrest With Bolts

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