FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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60/40 Split Bench-Station Wagon






REMOVAL
1. Remove rear seat cushion.
2. Remove rear seat back side pads by removing retaining screws (one each). Slide rear seat back side pad upward, while twisting it inboard slightly to disengage plastic push pins retaining rear seat back side pad to quarter trim panel.
3. Remove four bolts (two each seat back) retaining rear seat back release latch to rear floor pan.
4. Remove seat back from rear seat back pivot by sliding seat back toward outboard side of vehicle in the folded forward position.

INSTALLATION
1. Position seat back onto rear seat back pivot in the folded forward position, align the keys on the pin with the keyway on the seat back frame.

NOTE: On integrated child seat, pivot pin and lower latch pin must be aligned during installation.

2. Install rear seat back release latch retaining bolts (two each side). Tighten to 39-51 N.m (29-37 Lb-Ft).

NOTE: A nut and bolt have been provided on the LH (40 percent) rear seat back release latch only, to align the RH seat back to the fixed position (±2 degrees adjustment). To align the RH seat back, loosen the nut and bolt and reposition the bolt in its slot. Tighten the bolt and nut to 39-51 N.m (29-37 Lb-Ft). Make sure seat backs operate properly after alignment.

3. Check rear seat back release latch for proper operation.
4. Install rear seat back side pads and retaining screws.
5. Check the restraint system for proper operation.