Body and Paint

Removal and Installation - Rear Seat

12steps
~72min
4/5difficulty
0204060801004030N·mlb·ft
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Special Service Tools / General Equipment

Interior trim removal tool

Removal

  1. Disable the SRS.
    Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Disabling (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures).
  2. Position the rear seat in the full rearward position.
  3. Release the retainers and remove the rear seat front bolt covers.
    Use common equipment: interior trim removal tool.
  4. Remove the rear seat front bolts.
    Torque: 30 lb-ft (40 N·m)
  5. Disconnect the rear seat electrical connector.
  6. Position the rear seat to the full forward position.
  7. Route the rear seat safety belt through the safety belt guide.
  8. Fold the rear seatback into the horizontal position.
  9. Remove the rear seat nuts.
    Torque: 52 lb-ft (70 N·m)
  10. Remove the rear seat.

Installation

  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  2. Reset the SRS.
    Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Reset (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures).

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