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Seat Backrest - Second Row, 40 Percent




Seat Backrest - Second Row, 40 Percent, Taurus X

Removal and Installation

1. With the backrest folded down, release the backrest trim cover lower J-clip.

2. Release the 2 backrest trim cover inside J-clips from the hard back panel.

3. Separate and remove the outer pivot cover on the inboard side of the seat.

4. If equipped, disconnect the heater mat electrical connector.

5. Remove the pivot bolt.
- To install, tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).

6. NOTICE: Use care when separating the seat back trim cover from the hook-and-loop strip, or the hook-and-loop strip may be torn from the seat back foam.

Partially invert the backrest trim cover and remove the 2 recliner-to-backrest frame bolts.

- To install, tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).

7. Remove the backrest.

8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.