Rear Seat: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Subaru Outback and 2012 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the rear seat.
- Sedan model: Refer to , SEDAN MODEL , REMOVAL, Rear Seat.
- OUTBACK model Refer to , OUTBACK MODEL , REMOVAL, Rear Seat.
Remove the headrest.
Remove the backrest back board.
1. Remove the plastic fastener at the lower part of backrest assembly, and open the fastener at both side to turn over the backrest cover.
2. Remove the backrest striker cover. (Sedan model)
3. Remove the screws (A) and clips (B).
4. Remove the hog rings (C) and remove the backrest backboard.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Backrest Backboard Screws And Clips
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Remove the headrest bushing.

Fig 2: Locating Headrest Bushing
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NOTE: Catch the tip of headrest bushing with pliers and push it from inside seat to outside to remove it.
Remove the armrest assembly.
1. Remove the armrest hinge cover by pulling it in the direction of arrow (black).
2. Remove the screws, and remove the armrest.
  
  Fig 3: Pulling Armrest Hinge Cover
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NOTE: The armrests cannot be detached while the backrest assembly RH and armrest side pin positions are not aligned.
Remove the plastic hooks and hog rings, and remove the pad at lower side of armrest.

Fig 4: Removing Pad At Lower Side Of Armrest
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Remove the hog rings (A) and remove the backrest pad & frame assembly from the backrest assembly.

Fig 5: Identifying Backrest Pad & Frame Assembly Hog Rings
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Remove the hog rings (A) on the front side of backrest, and then remove the backrest cover.

Fig 6: Identifying Hog Rings On Front Side Of Backrest
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Referring to the step 2, disassemble the backrest assembly LH.
Remove the armrest cover.
1. Take out the bottom sheets (a) from the cup holder and remove the screws (b).
2. Remove the cup holder assembly (c).
3. Detach the plastic fastener (d) and remove the armrest cover.
  
  Fig 7: Removing Cup Holder Assembly
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Detach the plastic fastener and hog ring, and then remove the headrest cover.

Fig 8: Identifying Headrest Cover
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Remove the hog rings (A) on the rear side of the seat cushion.

Fig 9: Identifying Seat Cushion Hog Rings (Rear Side)
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Remove the hog rings (A), then remove the seat cushion cover.

Fig 10: Identifying Seat Cushion Cover Hog Rings
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