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Rear Seat Back Cushion Hinge Replacement Luxury (Y91)

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the rear bench seat from the vehicle. Refer to Rear Bench Seat Replacement .
  2. Remove the carpet covering the center of the seat cushion frame along the rear edge of the seat , near the inner hinge.
  3. Important: Note the position of the hog rings for reassembly.

  4. Remove the hog rings that retain the carpet to the frame.
  5. Important: Note the position and length of the bolts removed. This will assist with reassembly.

  6. Remove the bolt that retain the inner seat back hinge to the seat cushion frame.
  7. Remove the hook and loop fastener at the rear corner of the seat cushion cover.

  8. Object Number: 502187  Size: SH
  9. Remove the hog rings that retain the seat back cover to the seat cushion frame along the side of the seat cover.
  10. • Remove only as many hog rings as necessary to gain access to the seat back hinge mounting bolts on the seat cushion frame.
    • Note the locations of the hog rings removed. This will assist with reassembly.

    Object Number: 502203  Size: SH

    Important: Note the position and length of the bolts removed. This will assist with reassembly.

  11. Remove the bolts that retain the seat back hinge to the seat cushion frame.

  12. Object Number: 300244  Size: SH
  13. Remove the seat back and the seat back hinges from the seat back frame.
  14. Remove the armrests. Refer to Rear Seat Armrest Replacement .
  15. Remove the bolts that retain the seat back hinges to the seat back frame.
  16. Remove the seat back hinges from the seat back frame.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the seat back hinges to the seat back frame.
  2. 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.

  3. Install the bolts that retain the seat back hinges to the seat back frame in the locations noted during disassembly.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).

  5. Install the armrests. Refer to Rear Bench Seat Replacement .

  6. Object Number: 300244  Size: SH
  7. Install the seat back and seat back hinges to the seat.

  8. Object Number: 502203  Size: SH
  9. Install the bolts that retain the seat back hinge to the seat cushion frame in the locations noted during disassembly.
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).


    Object Number: 502187  Size: SH
  11. Install the hog rings that retain the seat cushion cover and pad to the seat cushion frame along the side of the seat cushion in the locations noted during disassembly.
  12. Connect the hook and loop fastener at the rear corner of the seat cushion cover.
  13. Install the bolt that retains the inner seat back hinge to the seat cushion frame.
  14. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).

  15. Install the hog rings in the locations noted during disassembly.
  16. Install the carpet covering the center of the seat cushion frame along the rear edge of the seat, near the inner hinge.
  17. Install the rear bench seat to the vehicle. Refer to Rear Bench Seat Replacement .