Rear Belt Latch: Removing

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-- Remove the bench seat. Refer to SEAT BENCH/SINGLE SEAT .

CAUTION: Do not press the rear seat backrests onto the center backrest mounting! To prevent damage to the backrest cover, place a foam piece or similar material between the backrest mounting and the backrest!

-- Remove the luggage compartment carpet. Refer to LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR PANEL .

Fig 1: Identifying Rear And Front Cap

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-- Loosen the rear cap -1- from the retainers in the luggage compartment.

NOTE: It is not possible to remove the cap -1- without destroying it.

-- Loosen the front cap -2- from the retainers.

-- If equipped, disconnect the connectors -1- from the retainer -2-.

Fig 2: Identifying Connector And Retainer

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-- Remove the bolt -1- and the dual seat belt latch -2-.

Fig 3: Identifying Bolt And Dual Seat Belt Latch

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