Seat Back Center Pivot Replacement - Rear Folding
SEAT BACK CENTER PIVOT REPLACEMENT - REAR FOLDINGREMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Pull the rear seat pull strap (2) while raising the back of the left rear seat cushion (3).
2. Remove the rear seat center bracket front mounting bolt (2).
3. Pull up on the rear seat back cushion latch release knob. Fold each rear seat back cushion (1) forward.
4. Remove the 3 plastic retainers from each rear seat back cushion which secure the rear floor carpet (1) to the seat back cushion. Position the carpet (1) aside in order to gain access to the seat back cushion mounting bolts.
5. Gently pry and remove the rear seat center hinge support cover.
6. Remove the following components from the rear seat back cushions (1, 2):
6.1. The 2 bolts (3, 6) which secure each cushion (1, 2)
6.2. The bolt (5)
6.3. The rear seat center bracket (4)
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the rear seat center bracket (4) to the vehicle. Secure the bracket with the bolt (5). Do not tighten fully at this time.
2. Install the 2 bolts (3, 6) which secure each rear seat back cushion (1, 2) to the seat center bracket (4). Do not tighten fully at this time.
3. Return the rear seat back cushion (1) to the upright position.
4. Install the rear seat center bracket front mounting bolt (2).
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Tighten
Tighten the rear seat center bracket bolts to 35 N.m (25 lb ft).
5. Lower the left rear seat cushion (3).
6. Install the rear seat center hinge support cover.
7. Install the rear floor carpet (1) to the rear seat back cushion. Secure the carpet to each cushion with 3 plastic retainers.