- Prior to starting work, check the following precautions. Refer to SEATS>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>CAUTION .
- Remove the rear seat. Refer to SEATS>REAR SEAT>REMOVAL .
- Remove the armrest assembly rear center. (Model with armrest) (RH side only)
- Remove the cover armrest by pulling it in the direction of the arrow.
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- Remove the screws, and remove the armrest assembly.
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NOTE:
The armrests assembly cannot be detached unless the cut out of backrest assembly RH and armrest side pin positions are aligned.
- Remove the knob backrest. (Screw-in type)
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- Remove the belt guide. (RH side only)
- Remove the cover.
- Remove the screws to remove the belt guide.
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- Remove the bolts, and remove the hinge assembly backrest CTR. (RH side only)
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- Turn over the cover rear seat backrest.
- Detach the plastic fastener at the bottom of backrest assembly and the fastener, and turn over the cover rear seat backrest.
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- For models with seat heater, disconnect the connector.
- Remove the tether anchor cover by inserting your hand from the inside of back board and pad.
CAUTION:
Pay attention to the burrs on the panel edge.
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NOTE:
Pull up the pad and cover to remove the tether anchor cover.
- Remove the bushing headrest and the bushing lock assembly.
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NOTE:
Catch the tip of the bushing headrest with pliers and push it outward from the inside of seat to remove it.
- For the backrest LH, remove the hog ring, wire clamp and J-fastener. (Models with armrest)
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- Remove the seat frame assembly rear backrest.
- Remove the hinge bushing.
NOTE:
For model with armrest, remove the armrest bushing also.
- Remove the lock assembly backrest rear or the lock actuator assembly backrest rear.
CAUTION:
Pay attention to the burrs on the panel edge.
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- Remove the hog rings, then remove the cover rear seat backrest.
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- Referring to the above steps, disassemble the backrest assembly RH.
- Remove the hog rings on the back side of the rear seat cushion assembly.
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- Remove the hog rings, then remove the cover rear seat cushion.