Sedan Model

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Remove the rear seat cushion.
1. Pull up the seat cushion and release the hook.
  CAUTION: If the hook is removed from vehicle body, replace the hook with the new part to avoid the deterioration of seat securing.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Rear Seat Cushion Hook
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  Fig 2: Pulling Up Seat Cushion
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2. Remove the hook (A) by pushing it back while lifting the front side of the seat cushion, and remove the seat cushion.
  
  Fig 3: Lifting Front Side Of Seat Cushion
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Remove the backrest assembly.
1. Remove the bolts at the front of backrest hinge.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Bolts At Front Backrest Hinge
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2. Pull the release lever in the trunk room, and then tilt the backrest forward.
  
  Fig 5: Pulling Release Lever In Trunk Room
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3. Remove the nuts at the rear of backrest hinge.
  
  Fig 6: Locating Nuts At Rear Of Backrest Hinge
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4. Remove the backrest assembly RH from the hinge assembly RH.
  
  Fig 7: Removing Backrest Assembly RH From Hinge Assembly RH
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  NOTE: The backrest cannot be detached unless the backrest pin is aligned to the hinge assembly.
Referring to the above steps, remove the backrest assembly LH.
Remove the backrest side pad.
1. Remove the bolts, and remove the backrest side pad assembly RH.
  
  Fig 8: Locating Backrest Side Pad Assembly RH Bolts
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2. Remove the screws.
3. Turn over the bottom end of the backrest side pad in the forward direction so that the claws are released.
4. Remove the backrest side pad by pulling it up.
  
  Fig 9: Turning Over Bottom End Of Backrest Side Pad
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Referring to the above steps, remove the backrest side pad assembly LH.