Removal Procedure
- Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement .
- Remove the rear seat belt buckle and center shoulder belt anchor fasteners.
- Lift the center shoulder belt off of the seat back and store on the rear shelf panel.
- Insert a flat bladed tool between the top of the rear seat back and the rear shelf trim panel.
- Push down on the flat bladed tool in order to release the rear seat back retainers.
- Release the 4 retainers and pull the seat back away from the cross car beam.
- Position the rear shoulder belts in order to clear the rear seat back.
- Remove the rear seat back.
Installation Procedure
- Install the rear seat back into the car.
- Align the rear seat back retainer clips with the slots on the cross car beam.
- Push in firmly on the rear seat back in order to engage the rear seat back retainer clips.
- Position the rear shoulder belts over the seat back.
- Position the center shoulder belt over the rear seat back.
- Install the rear seat belt buckle and center shoulder belt anchor fasteners.
- Install the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement .
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.
Important: Ensure that the fastener threads and fastener holes are free of any sealer patch material.
Tighten
Tighten the fasteners to 41 N·m (32 lb ft).
