Seat Cushion - Third Row, 50 Percent

Seat Cushion - Third Row, 50 Percent

Disassembly and Assembly









NOTE: LH 50 percent shown, RH similar.

1. Remove the third row 50/50 seat. For additional information, refer to Seat - Third Row Seat - Third Row.

2. Remove the third row 50/50 backrest. For additional information, refer to Seat Backrest - Third Row, 50 Percent Seat Backrest - Third Row, 50 Percent.

3. Pull to release and remove the backrest latch outer cover.
- Pull the release strap through the recliner outer cover.

4. NOTE: If damaged when removed, install new rivets.

Remove the 2 rivets and pull the pivot release handle out of the pocket.

- Using an appropriate tool, from under the rivet head, pry the rivet up.
- When removing the rivet, make sure not to get under the insert or the rivet will not come out.

- Another method that can be used to remove the plastic rivets is to drive a screw partially into the rivet head and pull the screw and rivet head out. This will require new plastic rivets be installed.





5. Separate the pivot release cable and casing and remove the pivot release handle.

6. Remove the 2 screws on each side at the bottom of the load floor panel.

7. Pull out to release the retainers and remove the load floor panel.

8. Remove the screw, release the tab and remove the floor latch cover.

9. Release the cushion trim cover retainers from the 50 percent cushion frame, and remove the cushion trim cover and cushion foam pad.
- On assembly, the lower anchors and tethers for children and child safety seat tether anchor must be accessible through the cushion trim cover.





10. Remove the 2 screws, pin-type retainer and inboard pivot cover.

11. Remove the bushing.

12. Remove the 2 screws and backrest latch inboard cover.
- Pull the release strap through the trim cover.

13. Separate the floor latch cable from the backrest latch, remove the 2 bolts and floor latch assembly.
- To install, tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).

14. Remove the 2 backrest latch-to-cushion frame bolts and backrest latch.
- To install, tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).

15. Separate the pivot release cable and casing from the cushion pivot release lever and bracket. Remove the pivot release cable.





16. Remove the 4 cushion frame-to-pivot tube assembly bolts and cushion frame.
- To install, tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).

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

18. To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.