Seat Back Latch Replacement - Rear

Seat Back Latch Replacement - Rear

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the rear seat from the vehicle. Refer toSeat Replacement - Rear No. 1 (Rear Seat Replacement - No. 1) .
2. Remove the armrest, if equipped. Refer toArmrest Replacement - Rear Seat (Armrest Replacement - Rear Seat) .
3. Remove the seat back cover. Refer toSeat Back Cover and Pad Replacement - Rear (Service and Repair) .
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 toFastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

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 toSeat Back Cover and Pad Replacement - Rear (Service and Repair) .
8. Install the armrest, if equipped. Refer toArmrest Replacement - Rear Seat (Armrest Replacement - Rear Seat) .
9. Install the rear seat to the vehicle. Refer toSeat Replacement - Rear No. 1 (Rear Seat Replacement - No. 1) .