Rear Seat Back Latch Replacement

Rear Seat Back Latch Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the rear seat from the vehicle. Refer to Rear Seat Replacement (Rear Seat Replacement - No. 1) .
2. Remove the armrest, if equipped. Refer to Rear Seat Armrest Replacement (Rear Seat Armrest Replacement) .
3. Remove the seat back cover. Refer to Rear Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement (Rear Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement) .
4. Remove the bolts (1,2) that retain the latch assembly to the seat frame.
5. Remove the screw (3) that retains the latch assembly to the seat frame.
6. Unsnap the recliner cables from the folding mechanism.
7. Remove the seat back latch assembly from the seat frame.




8. Remove the spacer (2) from the latch assembly, if equipped.
9. Remove the seat belt guide (1) from the latch assembly, if equipped.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the seat belt guide (1) to the latch assembly, if removed.
2. Install the spacer (2) to the latch assembly, if removed.




3. Install the seat back latch assembly to the seat frame.
4. Attach the recliner cables to the folding mechanism.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .

5. Install the bolts (1, 2) that retain the latch assembly to the seat frame.

Tighten the bolts to 45 Nm (33 lb ft).

6. Install the screw (3) that retains the latch assembly to the seat frame.

Tighten the screw to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).

7. Install the seat back cover. Refer to Rear Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement (Rear Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement) .
8. Install the armrest, if equipped. Refer to Rear Seat Armrest Replacement (Rear Seat Armrest Replacement) .
9. Install the rear seat to the vehicle. Refer to Rear Seat Replacement (Rear Seat Replacement - No. 1) .