Overhaul

Rear Seat Disassembly/Reassembly

Special Tools Required

- KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014*
NOTE:

- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.

- Take care not to tear the seams or damage the seat covers.

- Put on gloves to protect your hands.

- The left rear seat is shown, the right rear seat is similar.

1. Remove the rear seat assembly. Rear Seat Removal/Installation

2. Remove the head restraints.

3. Remove the screw, then remove the recline upper cover (A).






4. Remove the center cover (A).
-1 Release the upper hooks (B) of the cover with the appropriate trim tool.
-2 Release the lower hook (C) of the cover, then remove the center cover.

Left rear seat





Right rear seat





5. Remove the bolts and nut, then separate the rear seat-back (A) and the rear seat cushion (B).

6. If necessary, remove the bushing (C) and the pivot washer (D).






7. Reassemble the seat-back and seat cushion in the reverse order of disassembly, and note these items:
- Apply multipurpose grease to the moving portions of the recline adjusters.

- If the bushings or pivot washers are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.

- Make sure the bushing and pivot washer are installed correctly.

- When installing the center cover, insert the upper portion (A) of the cover into the seat cushion cover (B) securely.