Third Seat: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Subaru Tribeca. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the 3rd seat. Refer to REMOVAL , Third Seat.
Remove the headrest.
Pull out the seat belt tray.

Fig 1: Pulling Out Seat Belt Tray
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Remove the hog rings (A) on the rear side of seat cushion.

Fig 2: Identifying Hog Rings On Rear Side Of Seat Cushion
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Remove the hog rings (A) on the front side of seat cushion.

Fig 3: Identifying Hog Rings On Front Side Of Seat Cushion
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Remove the two screws securing the hinge lever assembly.

Fig 4: Removing Screws Securing Hinge Lever Assembly
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Disconnect the wire connected to the hinge lever assembly.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Wire Connected To Hinge Lever Assembly
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Remove the seat backrest cover.
Remove the hog rings (A) and hooks at the rear face of the backrest.

Fig 6: Identifying Hog Rings And Hooks At Rear Face Of Backrest
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Remove the hooks which secure the seat backrest to the frame.

Fig 7: Removing Hooks Seat Backrest To Frame
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Remove the hog rings (A) on the front side of seat backrest.

Fig 8: Identifying Hog Rings On Front Side Of Seat Backrest
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Remove the seat backrest cover.
Pull out the frame from the seat backrest cushion.