Third Row Seat-Back Recline Cable Replacement: Seat-Back

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NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Take care not to tear or damage the seat covers.
Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.

Remove the third row seat (see THIRD ROW SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Remove the third row seat-back cover (see THIRD ROW SEAT-BACK COVER REPLACEMENT ).
Remove the third row seat cushion cover (see THIRD ROW SEAT CUSHION COVER REPLACEMENT ).
Remove the seat-back link unit (A).
1. Detach the cable clip (B), then remove the bolts.
2. Disconnect the lock release cables (C) and recline cable (D) from the seat-back link unit.
3. Release the lock release strap (E) out through the seat-back frame.
Left seat-back

Fig 1: Seat-Back Link Unit, Cable Clip And Bolts (Left Seat-Back) With Torque Specifications
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Right seat-back

Fig 2: Seat-Back Link Unit, Cable Clip And Bolts (Right Seat-Back) With Torque Specifications
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If necessary, release the lock release strap (A) by releasing the push nut (B) and the washer (C) from the seat-back link unit.
NOTE: Replace the push nut you removed with a new one.

Fig 3: Identifying Lock Release Strap, Push Nut And Washer
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Release the cable clips (A), and remove the screw, then remove the seat-back lever cover (B).

Fig 4: Identifying Seat-Back Lever Cover And Screw
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If necessary, release the lock release strap (A) from the seat-back lever (B).

Fig 5: Releasing Lock Release Strap From Seat-Back Lever
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Remove the lock release cables (A) and the recline cable (B).
1. Disconnect the lock release cables and the recline cable from the seat-back frame.
2. Release the wire ties (C) and detach the cable clips (D).
Left seat-back

Fig 6: Removing Lock Release Cables And Recline Cable (Left Seat-Back)
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Right seat-back

Fig 7: Removing Lock Release Cables And Recline Cable (Right Seat-Back)
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Install the cables in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Make sure each cable is connected securely.
- Make sure the third row seat latches and unlatches properly.