Rear Seat Backrest, Convertible: Installing

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-- Position the backrest in the vehicle.

Fig 1: Identifying Backrest

GWWM72-10037

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CAUTION: Do not fold the backrest as long as the bench seat is not installed!

-- Install the bolt -1- by hand with the dual seat belt latch -2- but do not tighten it yet.

Fig 2: Identifying Bolt And Dual Seat Belt Latch

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-- Tighten the bolts on both sides of the backrest -1- and -2- to the tightening specification.

Fig 3: Identifying Bolts

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-- Tighten the bolts -1- and -2- int the upper section of the spare wheel well to the tightening specification.

Fig 4: Identifying Bolts

GWWN72-10368

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-- Tighten the bolt -1- to the tightening specification.

Fig 5: Identifying Bolt And Dual Seat Belt Latch

GWWM69-10063

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-- If equipped, connect the connector -1- and secure it in the mount -2-.

Fig 6: Identifying Connector And Retainer

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-- Install the right and left luggage compartment trim panels. Refer to LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT SIDE TRIM PANEL, CONVERTIBLE .

-- Install in reverse order of removal.