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Seat Back Beam Cover Replacement Front

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 896784  Size: SH
  1. Remove the rear seat back beam. Refer to Seat Back Latch Beam Replacement - Rear .

  2. Object Number: 896782  Size: SH
  3. Remove the rear seat back beam rear cover fasteners.
  4. Starting at the bottom, gently pull on the rear seat back beam rear cover to disengage the attaching fasteners.
  5. Pull upward on the rear seat back beam rear cover to disengage the locking tabs, then remove the beam cover.
  6. Gently pry open the rear seat back front cover at the beam ledge and remove the rear seat back front cover.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 896782  Size: SH
  1. Install the rear seat back front cover onto the rear seat back beam.
  2. Position the rear seat back beam rear cover locking tabs over the rear seat back beam.

  3. Object Number: 896784  Size: SH
  4. Push at the attaching clip location and snap the beam cover into place.
  5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  6. Install the rear seat back beam rear cover fasteners.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the rear seat back beam rear cover fasteners to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  8. Install the rear seat back beam rear cover fasteners.

Seat Back Beam Cover Replacement Rear

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 896782  Size: SH
  1. Remove the rear seat beam. Refer to Seat Back Latch Beam Replacement - Rear .
  2. Remove the rear seat back beam rear cover side fasteners.
  3. Starting at the bottom of the cover, gently pull on the cover to disengage the attaching fasteners.
  4. Pull upward on the rear seat back beam rear cover to disengage the locking tabs, then remove the beam cover.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 896782  Size: SH
  1. Position the rear seat back beam rear cover locking tabs over the rear seat back beam.
  2. Push at the attaching clip locations and snap the beam cover into place.
  3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Install the rear seat back beam rear cover fasteners.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the rear seat back beam rear cover fasteners to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

  6. Install the rear seat back beam. Refer to Seat Back Latch Beam Replacement - Rear .