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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 788614  Size: SH
  1. Remove the rear seat from the vehicle. Refer to Rear Seat Replacement .
  2. Remove the armrest, if equipped. Refer to Rear Seat Armrest Replacement .
  3. Remove the seat back cover. Refer to Rear Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement .
  4. Remove the bolts (1,2) that retain the latch assembly to the seat frame.
  5. Remove the screw (3) that retains the latch assembly to the seat frame.
  6. Unsnap the recliner cables from the folding mechanism.
  7. Remove the seat back latch assembly from the seat frame.

  8. Object Number: 814964  Size: SH
  9. Remove the spacer (2) from the latch assembly, if equipped.
  10. Remove the seat belt guide (1) from the latch assembly, if equipped.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 814964  Size: SH
  1. Install the seat belt guide (1) to the latch assembly, if removed.
  2. Install the spacer (2) to the latch assembly, if removed.

  3. Object Number: 788614  Size: SH
  4. Install the seat back latch assembly to the seat frame.
  5. Attach the recliner cables to the folding mechanism.
  6. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  7. Install the bolts (1,2) that retain the latch assembly to the seat frame.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).

  9. Install the screw (3) that retains the latch assembly to the seat frame.
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the screw to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  11. Install the seat back cover. Refer to Rear Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement .
  12. Install the armrest, if equipped. Refer to Rear Seat Armrest Replacement .
  13. Install the rear seat to the vehicle. Refer to Rear Seat Replacement .