Rear Seat Removal/Installation

Rear Seat Removal/Installation

Seat-back

NOTE: Take care not to scratch the body or tear the seat covers.

1. Fold the rear seat-back down.

2. Detach the clip that secure the spare tire lid (A) and the seat-back cover (B) to the body. 2-door is shown; 4-door is similar.






3. Remove the seat-back (A).
-1 Pull the rear center seat belt (B) out through the slit (C) in the seat belt guide (D).
-2 2-door: Pull the seat-back cover (E) out from between the seat-back and the trunk side trim panels (F), then remove the bolts.
-3 4-door: Release the Velcro fasteners (G), and pull back the seat-back cover (H), then remove the bolts.
-4 Release the hooks (I) of the pivot brackets (J).

4. 2-door: Remove the rear side trim panel. Service and Repair

2-door





4-door





5. Detach the harness clip (A), and remove the bolt, then remove the pivot bracket (B). 4-door is shown; 2-door is similar.

6. Install the seat-back in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Guide the belt over the front of the seat-back as you install the seat-back.

- Before attaching the rear seat-back, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the rear center seat belt.





Seat Cushion

NOTE:

- Take care not to scratch the body or tear the seat covers.

- 4-door is shown; 2-door is similar.

1. Remove the bolt between the seat-back (A) and the seat cushion (B).






2. Pull each front edge of the seat cushion (A) up to release the hooks (B), then pull back the seat cushion, and remove it.

3. Install the seat cushion in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Before attaching the seat cushion, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the seat belts.

- When installing the seat cushion, slip the seat belt buckles through the slits in the seat cushion.





Seat Side Bolster - 4-door

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations SRS Component Location Index (4-Door) and the precautions and procedures Technician Safety Information before doing repairs or service.

NOTE: Take care not to scratch the body or tear the seat covers.

1. Remove the seat cushion.

2. Remove the bolt securing the seat side bolster (A).

3. Fold the seat-back down.






4. Lift the seat side bolster side bolster (A) up to release the hooks (B), then remove the seat side bolster.

5. Install the seat side bolster in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Guide the belts over the front of the seat side bolster as you install the bolster.

- Before attaching the seat side bolster, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the seat belts.