Rear Seat Backrest, Removing And Installing, Sedan: Installing

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-- Position the backrest in the vehicle.

Fig 1: Identifying Backrest

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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- in the upper section of the spare wheel well to the tightening specification.

Fig 4: Identifying Bolts

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

Fig 5: Identifying Bolt And Dual Seat Belt Latch

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

Fig 6: Identifying Connector And Retainer

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-- Install the cable -3- in the luggage compartment on both sides of the backrest by clipping it into the cable brackets -1 and 2-.

Fig 7: Identifying Release Cable And Brackets

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-- Further installation is the reverse order of removal.