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Seat Cushion - Second Row, 60 Percent




Seat Cushion - Second Row, 60 Percent, Taurus X

Disassembly and Assembly













1. Remove the 60 percent rear seat. For additional information, refer to Seat - Rear, Second Row, Taurus X Seat - Rear, Second Row.

2. NOTICE: When installing the backrest frame, make sure to follow the torque sequence or damage to the components may occur.

Remove the rear seat backrest. For additional information, refer to Seat Backrest - Second Row, 60 Percent, Taurus X Seat Backrest - Second Row, 60 Percent.

3. Remove the 2 screws, pull and remove the RH riser inner cover.

4. Remove the 3 screws and RH riser outer cover.

5. Remove the 2 screws, pull and remove the LH riser inner cover.

6. Remove the 3 screws and LH riser outer cover.

7. Remove the screw and recliner handle.

8. Remove the 2 screws and LH recliner outer cover.
- On assembly, make sure the release strap is through the cover opening.

9. Remove the pin-type retainer, release the locator pins and remove the LH recliner inner cover.

10. WARNING: Use care when the seat back frame is removed and when releasing the recliners from a backrest upright position. The recliners are spring-loaded, which may cause the recliner upper arms to fold with significant speed/force. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

NOTE: Note cable routing for correct installation.

Remove the 3 cables from the LH recliner and route them out of the seat cushion frame.





11. Remove the 2 bolts and LH recliner.
- To install, tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).

12. Remove the 3 outboard cushion frame-to-riser nuts.
- To install, tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).

13. Remove the cushion frame-to-riser bolt in front of the RH recliner.
- To install, tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).

14. Remove the cushion frame yoke-to-riser bolt.
- To install, tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).

15. Remove the 3 RH recliner-to-riser bolts and separate the cushion frame from the riser.
- To install, tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).

16. Remove the 2 bolts, route out the cable and remove the LH latch foot.
- To install, tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).

17. Remove the 2 bolts, route out the cable and remove the RH latch foot.
- To install, tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).

18. Remove the bolt and safety belt buckle.
- To install, tighten to 37 Nm (27 lb-ft).

19. Remove the screw and inner pivot cover.

20. Remove the pivot grommet.

21. Remove the screw and stationary foot cover.

22. Remove the pin-type retainer, screw and RH recliner cover.

23. NOTE: Note cable routing for correct installation.

Remove the cushion frame yoke-to-RH recliner bolt, route out the cable and remove the RH recliner.

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

24. Remove the cushion trim cover from the cushion foam pad.

25. NOTICE: When installing the backrest frame, make sure to follow the torque sequence or damage to the components may occur.

To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.