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Rear Seat Backrest - 40/20/40 Bench, Second Row

REAR SEAT BACKREST - 40/20/40 BENCH, SECOND ROW

Removal and Installation

NOTE: 40 percent seat shown, 20 percent seat is similar.

1. Remove the seat from the vehicle.







2. Remove the release lever screw, release lever and the second trim cover screw. (Outboard side is shown, inboard side is similar.)







3. Remove seat sideshield trim covers. (Outboard side is shown, inboard side is similar.)







4. NOTE:
- Use care when separating the sideshield covers, excessive force can damage the locking tabs.
- Use care when separating the seat cushion covering from the hook and loop fasteners to avoid tearing the fastener from the seat foam.

Release the backrest upholstery J-clip. Remove the staples.







5. Lift the upholstery to expose the backrest-to-latch attachment bolts. Remove the backrest-to-latch bolts. (Outboard side is shown, inboard side is similar.)
6. Separate the seat backrest frame from the lower seat frame.
7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.