Rear Split Folding Seat Back Replacement Sedan
Removal Procedure
- Remove the seat cushion. Refer to
Rear Seat Cushion Replacement.
- Remove the rear seat back. Refer to
Rear Seat Back Replacement.
- Remove the four seat back retaining nuts (1) attaching
the seat back to the body panel.
- Operate the seat back release button and remove the seat back.
Installation Procedure
- Install the seat back onto the lock striker, listen for an audible click
to confirm fitting.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the four seat back retaining nuts (1).
Tighten
Tighten the nuts (1) to 23 N·m (17 lb ft).
- Install the rear seat back. Refer to
Rear Seat Back Replacement in Seats.
- Install the seat cushion. Refer to
Rear Seat Cushion Replacement.
Rear Split Folding Seat Back Replacement Sportwagon
Removal Procedure - Left Rear Seat Back Assembly
- Remove the rear seat cushion assembly. Refer to
Rear Seat Cushion Replacement.
- Remove the rear split folding seat back bolster. Refer to
Rear Split Folding Seat Back Bolster Replacement.
- Remove the rear compartment floor panel carpet. Refer to
Rear Compartment Floor Panel Carpet Replacement
- Adjust both front seats to the completely forward position.
- Fold both rear seat backs down.
- Using a suitable tool detach the pivot retainer
plate (1) from the pivot retainer (3) in order to disengage the pivot
retainer pins (2) from the pivot retainer mounting (4).
- Lift the left rear seat back (5) to disengage the pivot retainer (3)
from the pivot retainer mounting (4).
- With the aid of an assistant pull the left rear seat back (5) towards
the left rear door opening and remove from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure - Left Rear Seat Back Assembly
- With the aid of an assistant install the
left rear seat back (3) to the vehicle.
- Align the left rear seat spindle cavity (2) with the right rear
seat spindle (1).
Important: In order to engage the pivot retainer pins (2)
to the pivot retainer mounting (4) the left rear seat back (5) must
be folded into the upright position.
- Attach the pivot retainer (3) to the pivot retainer mounting (4).
Important: Listen for an audible click to confirm correct
installation of the pivot retainer (3) to the pivot retainer mounting (4).
- Fold the left rear seat back (5) into the upright position.
- Install the rear split folding seat back bolster. Refer to
Rear Split Folding Seat Back Bolster Replacement.
- Install the rear seat cushion assembly. Refer to
Rear Seat Cushion Replacement.
Removal Procedure - Right Rear Seat Back Assembly
- Remove the left rear seat back.
- Remove the centre rear seatbelt anchor to
body retaining nut (2) from the centre rear seatbelt anchor (1).
- Using a suitable tool detach the pivot retainer
plate (1) from the pivot retainer (3) in order to disengage the pivot
retainer pins (2) from the pivot retainer mounting (4).
- Lift the right rear seat back (5) to disengage the pivot retainer (3)
from the pivot retainer mounting (4).
- With the aid of an assistant pull the right rear seat back (5)
towards the right rear door opening and remove from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure - Right Rear Seat Back Assembly
- With the aid of an assistant install the
right rear seat back (1) to the vehicle.
- Align the right rear seat spindle shaft (3) with the spindle shaft
mounting (2).
Important: In order to engage the pivot retainer pins (2)
to the pivot retainer mounting (4) the right rear seat back (5) must
be folded to the upright position.
- Attach the pivot retainer (3) to the pivot retainer mounting (4).
Important: Listen for an audible click to confirm correct
installation of the right rear seat.
- Fold the right rear seat back (5) into the upright position.
- Install the centre rear seatbelt anchor (1)
to the vehicle.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the centre rear seatbelt anchor to body retaining nut (2) to
the centre rear seatbelt anchor (1).
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 43 N·m
(31 lb ft).
- Install the left rear seat back.