Seat Latch Cable: Service and Repair

Rear Seat-back Release Lever/Cable Removal/Installation

Fold Down Rear Seat/Split Fold Down Rear Seat

NOTE: Take care not to bend or scratch the interior trim.

1. Open the trunk lid.

2. From the trunk, detach the cable clip.






3. 2-door: Remove the rear seat-back release cable (A) out through the slit (B) in the trim panel.






4. Disconnect the seat-back release cable (A) from the seat-back latch (B).






5. Push the tab (A) to release the hook (B), and rotate the seat-back release lever (C) clockwise to release the hook (D).

6. Install the release lever/cable in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- If the clip is damaged or stress-whitened, replace it with a new one.

- Push the clips and the hook into place securely.

- Make sure the release cable is connected securely.

- Make sure the seat-back locks securely and unlocks properly.