Third Row Seats Hard to Install (Retorque Latch Bolts)

Some customers may comment that the third row seats are hard to install.

This condition may be caused by a lower torque setting on the latch bolts, allowing the latch to move.

Loosen and retorque the seat latch bolts.

1. Remove the seat.
2. Remove the plastic cover from the bottom of the seat. Refer to Rear Seat Number 2 Cushion Panel Replacement in SI.
3. Loosen the four bolts that retain the latch to the seat.



4. Retorque the bolts in sequence. Tighten the front bolts first and then the rear bolts as seen in illustration above.

Tighten
Tighten the latch bolts to 50-60 N·m (37-43 lb ft).

5. Verify proper operation of the seat before installing the plastic cover.
6. Reinstall the plastic cover from the bottom of the seat. Refer to Rear Seat Number 2 Cushion Panel Replacement in SI.

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