Important: The following procedure is for both the right and left rear split folding seat backs.

1. Open the rear compartment lid.
2. Pull the release handles for the rear split folding seat backs.

Fold down the split folding seat backs slightly to release the seat back from the seat back latch.

3. With a flat-bladed tool release the retainer (2) for the shoulder bolt (3) on the latch assembly (4).

Left side shown.

4. Lift up the seat back (1). This will disengage the shoulder bolt (3) from the latch assembly (4).



5. Slide the outboard side of the seat back (2) towards the center of the vehicle. This will remove the seat back from the center pivot pin (1) on the latch assembly.
6. Remove the seat back from the vehicle.

1. Position the seat back into the vehicle.

Left side shown.

2. Align the opening on the seat back bottom to the center pivot pin (1) on the latch assembly.
3. Slide the outboard side of the seat back (2) towards the outside of the vehicle. This will install the seat back (1) to the center pivot pin on the latch assembly.



4. Align the shoulder bolt (3) to the retainer (2) on the latch assembly (4).
5. Push the down on the seat back (1). This will engage the shoulder bolt (3) to the retainer (2) on the latch assembly (4).
6. Return the seat back (1) to the original position.
7. Close the rear compartment lid.