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 down the rear seat-back.

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 out the center seat belt (B) through the slit (C) in the seat belt guide (D).

2. 2-door: Pull out the seat-back cover (E) 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).

2-door

4-door

4. 2-door: Remove the rear side trim panel Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Rear Side Area (2-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:

- If the clip are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
- Push the clip and the hooks into place securely.
- Guide the center seat belt over the front of the seat-back as you install the seat-back.
- Make sure there are no twists or kinks in the center seat belt before attaching the rear seat-back.

Seat Cushion - 2-door

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

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

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

2. While pushing down on the rear seat cushion (A), pull the seat hook handles (B) to release the hooks (C).

3. Install the seat cushion in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

- Make sure there are no twists or kinks in the seat belts before attaching the seat cushion.
- Slip the seat belt buckles through the slits in the seat cushion as you install it.

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 Service and Repair 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 down the seat-back.

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

5. Install the side bolster in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

- Guide the seat belts over the front of the seat side bolster as you install the bolster.
- Make sure there are no twists or kinks in the seat belts before attaching the seat side bolster.