Seat Back: Service and Repair

REMOVAL OF SEATBACK ASSEMBLY




1. Remove the seatback finisher from the back of the seatback.

1. Bend both top corners inward (one at a time) to release the top hooks.
2. Shift the seatback finisher to the left and right to release the middle hooks.
3. Separate the trim clips from the seatback frame to remove the seatback finisher.




2. From the back of the seatback, press the headrest holder tabs at the base of the stay pipe to disengage. Then pull the headrest holder up to remove.

NOTE: Before installing the headrest holder, check its orientation (front/rear and right/left).

3. Pull out the harness connector for the side air bag from the seat cushion.
4. Remove the reclining device bolts (2 for each side) on the seatback frame, and remove the seatback assembly.

NOTE: When assembling the seatback frame, make sure that the reclining device is locked on both sides, and be sure to temporarily tighten the bolts, then finish tightening them.

INSTALLATION OF SEATBACK ASSEMBLY
- Installation is in the reverse order of removal.