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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 828140  Size: SH
  1. Remove the screws from the inboard/outboard rear seat back cushion hinge covers.
  2. Remove the seat back cover and pad. Refer to Rear Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement .
  3. Remove the rear center seat belt retractor assembly, if you are removing the frame from the left-hand rear seat. Refer to Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - No. 1 Center Rear

  4. Object Number: 828223  Size: SH
  5. Remove the seat back cushion mounting bolts (2) securing the rear seat back frame to the inboard/outboard rear seat back cushion hinge assembly.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 828223  Size: SH
  1. Install the seat back cushion mounting bolts (2) securing the rear seat back frame to the inboard/outboard rear seat back cushion hinge assembly.
  2. Tighten
    Tighten all rear seat back cushion mounting bolts to 25 N·m(18 lb ft).

  3. Install the rear center seat belt retractor assembly, if you are replacing the frame from the left-hand rear seat. Refer to Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - No. 1 Center Rear
  4. Install the seat back cover and pad to the seat back. Refer to Rear Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement .

  5. Object Number: 828140  Size: SH
  6. Install the inboard/outboard rear seat back cushion hinge covers with the three screws.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the seat back cushion hinge cover screws to 2 N·m(18 lb in).