| Removal and Installation 1. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration(s) and table(s). NOTE:Left-hand rear seat backrest shown. 4 - Head restraints (if equipped) 6 - Rear seat backrest release button trim panel 2. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Removal Details Item 1 : Armrest (if equipped) | | -
Remove the armrest. - Slide the armrest upwards.
- Slide the armrest outwards.
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Remove and discard the armrest pivot bush spring clips (the rear seat backrest cover and pad are shown removed for clarity). | Item 2 : Armrest backing plate (if equipped) | | -
Remove the armrest backing plate. - Detach the retaining clips from the rear seat backrest in the sequence shown.
| Item 3 : Rear seat backrest outer pivot pin bush | | -
Fold the rear seat cushions forwards. | | | -
Release the rear seat backrest upper latch on both sides. | | | -
Fold the rear seat backrests forwards. | | | -
Release the rear seat backrest from the outer mounting bracket on both sides. - Using a pair of long nose pliers, depress the clips.
- Push the clip inwards.
- Using a screwdriver, release the locking latch.
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CAUTION:The left-hand rear seat backrest inner pivot pin has radial grooves. Take care not to damage the right-hand rear seat backrest inner pivot bush. Remove the right-hand rear seat backrest. - Detach the outer pivot pin from the mounting bracket.
- Detach the right-hand rear seat backrest from the left-hand rear seat backrest.
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CAUTION:Make sure that a webbing retainer is installed at least 200 mm towards the rear center safety belt retractor from the webbing stop. Install the safety belt webbing retainer. | | | -
CAUTION:The bolt securing the rear center safety belt lower anchor is held captive by a metal washer. The bolt and metal washer must remain on the safety belt lower anchor at all times when the safety belt is detached or removed. Remove the rear center safety belt lower anchor retaining bolt. | | | -
CAUTION:The left-hand rear seat backrest inner pivot pin has radial grooves. Take care not to damage the center hinge pivot bush. Remove the left-hand rear seat backrest. - Detach the outer pivot pin from the mounting bracket.
- Slide the backrest from the center mounting bracket.
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Remove the rear seat backrest outer pivot pin bush. - Remove the rear seat backrest outer pivot pin bush retaining bolt.
| Item 5 : Head restraint guide tubes (if equipped) | | -
CAUTION:Make sure that the head restraint guide tube locking tang is fully depressed before removal. Remove the head restraint guide tubes. - Using a screwdriver, depress the locking tang.
- Pull the guide tube upwards.
| Item 7 : Rear center safety belt webbing trim panel | | -
CAUTION:Make sure that a webbing retainer is installed at least 200 mm towards the rear center safety belt retractor from the webbing stop. Remove the rear center safety belt webbing trim panel. | Item 8 : Rear seat backrest frame | | -
Detach the rear seat backrest cover from the rear seat backrest frame. | | | -
Detach the rear seat backrest cover from the rear seat backrest release button. | | | -
Feed the rear center safety belt and lower anchor through the rear seat backrest cover and pad. | | | -
Remove the rear seat backrest cover and pad. | Item 9 : Rear seat backrest pad | | -
Remove the rear seat backrest cover. | Installation Details Item 10 : Rear seat backrest cover NOTE:If a replacement rear seat backrest cover is to be installed, cut out holes for the head restraint guide tubes and rear center safety belt webbing trim panel. Use the existing rear seat backrest cover as a template. Item 9 : Rear seat backrest pad | | -
NOTE:If a replacement rear seat backrest cover is to be installed, cut out a hole for the rear center safety belt webbing trim panel. Use the existing rear seat backrest pad as a template. NOTE:Use hog ring pliers to close the hog rings. Do not use any other tool. The hog rings must be closed to overlap as illustrated. NOTE:Install new hog rings. | Item 8 : Rear seat backrest frame CAUTION:Make sure that a webbing retainer is installed at least 200 mm towards the rear center safety belt retractor from the webbing stop. CAUTION:When attaching the rear seat backrest cover and pad take care not to detach the safety belt webbing retainer. CAUTION:After installation check for correct operation of the rear center safety belt retractor. Item 7 : Rear center safety belt webbing trim panel CAUTION:Make sure that a webbing retainer is installed at least 200 mm towards the rear center safety belt retractor from the webbing stop. CAUTION:After installation check for correct operation of the rear center safety belt retractor. | | -
Install the rear center safety belt webbing trim panel. | Item 2 : Armrest backing plate (if equipped) | | -
CAUTION:Install the armrest to the rear seat backrest before installing the armrest backing plate. | Item 1 : Armrest (if equipped) WARNING:New armrest pivot bush spring clips must be installed. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury. | | -
Install the armrest pivot bush spring clips (the rear seat backrest cover and pad are shown removed for clarity). | | | -
NOTE:Make sure that the armrest pivot bush spring clips locate in the armrest pivot bush grooves. Install the armrest. - Place the upper end of the armrest into the upper end of the armrest aperture.
- Locate the armrest pivot bushes into the armrest retaining bracket.
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