Seat Backrest - Rear

Seat Backrest - Rear

Seat Backrest - Rear, 40 Percent

NOTE: Some parts removed for clarity.










Seat Backrest - Rear, 60 Percent

NOTE: The 40 percent backrest must be removed before the 60 percent backrest can be removed.

NOTE: 5 door hatchback is shown, 4 door sedan is similar.

NOTE: Some parts removed for clarity.










Seat Backrest Hinges - Rear

NOTE: RH outboard backrest hinge shown, LH similar.

NOTE: Always install new backrest hinge and safety belt anchor bolts.









Removal and Installation

5 - Door hatchback - 60 Percent backrest

1. Remove the rear seat cushion assembly. For additional information, refer to Seat Cushion- Rear Seat Cushion - Rear.

2. Remove the safety belt anchor bolt.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).


All backrests

NOTE: The 40 percent seat backrest has to be removed before the 60 percent seat backrest.

3. Push the backrest release button at the top of the seat backrest and fold the seat down.

4. NOTE: The latch hook is identified with a white paint mark.
Tap the latch to unlock the outboard hook latch.

- Pivot the outboard latch hook rearward to disengage.

- To install, push the seat backrest hinge into the latch bracket until the hook latch is fully seated.






5. Remove the seat backrest.
1. Pull the outboard side of the backrest up out of the latch bracket.

2. Position the 40 percent outboard backrest hinge pin bolt to the rear of the outboard backrest hinge.

3. Pull the seat backrest outward and slightly twist forward while removing from the center mounting bracket.


All hinges

6. Remove the rear seat cushion assembly. For additional information, refer to Seat Cushion- Rear Seat Cushion - Rear.

7. Remove the seat backrest(s) for the affected hinge.

8. Remove and discard the bolts of the affected hinge.
- Install a new backrest hinge bolt(s) and tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

- Install a new safety belt anchor bolt and tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft), if equipped.


All brackets and hinges

9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.