Removal And Installation

Remove rear seat cushion.
1. Release seat cushion stopper.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Seat Cushion Stopper
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2. Remove seat cushion bolts (2).
  Tightening torque: 17-26 N.m (1.7-2.6 kg.m, 12.3-18.8 lb.ft)
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Seat Cushion Bolts
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3. Disconnect seat cushion connector.
Remove rear seatback.
1. Remove seat back bolts (4).
  Tightening torque: 17-26 N.m (1.7-2.6 kg.m, 12.3-18.8 lb.ft)
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Seat Back Bolts
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2. Disconnect seatback & airbag connector.
3. Release seatback stopper, and then remove seatback.
Fig 4: Identifying Seatback Stopper
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Remove hi-mounted brake lights.
1. Remove hi-mounted brake lights screws.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Hi-Mounted Brake Lights Screws
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2. Disconnect hi-mounted brake lights connector.
Remove rear pillar trim.
1. Remove rear pillar trim blanking cover.
2. Remove rear pillar trim screw (1).
Fig 6: Identifying Rear Pillar Trim Screw
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Remove package tray.
1. Remove rear seat belt lower anchor bolt (1).
  Tightening torque: 40-55 N.m (4.0-5.5 kg.m, 28.9-39.8 lb.ft)
  
  Fig 7: Identifying Rear Seat Belt Lower Anchor Bolt
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2. Remove package tray screws (5).
Fig 8: Identifying Package Tray Screws
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Install in reverse order of removal.