Removal Procedure
- Remove the rear bench seat from the vehicle. Refer to
Rear Bench Seat Replacement.
- Fold the seat back forward.
- Partially remove seat back cover to gain access to the hinge bolts. Refer to
Rear Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement.
- Disconnect the seat back release cables from the hinge (2).
- Remove the bolts that retain the seat back hinge to the seat cushion frame.
- Remove the bolts that retain the seat back hinges to the seat back frame.
- Remove the seat back hinges from the seat back frame.
Installation Procedure
- Install the seat back hinges to the seat back frame.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Install the bolts that retain the seat back hinge to the seat back frame.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).
- Install the bolts that retain the seat back hinge to the seat cushion frame (3).
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).
- Connect the seat back release cables (2).
- Connect the hook and loop fastener at the rear corner of the seat cushion cover.
- Install the carpet covering the center of the seat cushion frame along the rear edge of the seat, near the inner hinge.
- Install the rear bench seat to the vehicle. Refer to
Rear Bench Seat Replacement.