Rear Seat Back Hinge Trim Replacement - Right Side YC6

1. Remove the rear bench seat to the vehicle. Refer to Rear Bench Seat Replacement .



2. Remove the screw that retains the lower seat back hinge cover .
3. Pry off the lower seat back hinge cover.
4. Remove the latch lever escutcheon as follows:

4.1.	Unfasten the J-hook fastener along the inner edge of the escutcheon.

4.2.	Lift the inner edge of the escutcheon.

4.3.	Pivot the escutcheon in order to clear the latch lever and the retaining tabs at the seat back hinge upper cover.

5. Pry off the upper seat back hinge.

1. Install the upper seat back hinge cover:

1.1.	Align the seat back hinge cover fasteners with the hinge.

1.2.	Press the seat back hinge cover into place.

2. Install the latch lever escutcheon:

2.1.	Pivot the escutcheon so that the escutcheon retaining tabs engage the slots on the upper hinge cover and clear the latch lever.

2.2.	Attach the J-hook fasteners at the escutcheon's inner edge to the carpet on the back of the seat back trim cover.

3. Install the lower hinge cover:

3.1.	Align the seat back hinge cover fasteners with the hinge.

3.2.	Press the seat back hinge cover into place.





Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

4. Install the screw that retains the lower seat back hinge cover .

Tighten
Tighten the lower seat back hinge cover retaining screw to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

5. Install the rear bench seat to the vehicle. Refer to Rear Bench Seat Replacement .