Split Rear Seatback Hinge Removal and Installation

Split Rear Seatback Hinge Removal and Installation

Split Rear Seatback Hinge Removal

1. Remove the rear seatback and the rear seat cushion. Refer to Split Rear Seatback Removal and Rear Seat Cushion Removal.




2. Remove the bolts and the seatback center hinge.
3. Remove the rear seat side bolster cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Side Bolster Cushion Removal.




4. Remove the bolts and the seatback outer hinge.

Split Rear Seatback Hinge Installation

CAUTION: Dissimilar metals in direct contact with each other may corrode rapidly. Make sure to use the correct fasteners to prevent premature corrosion.




1. Install the seatback outer hinge with the bolts.

Tighten:
Tighten the rear seat hinge bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb.in).

2. Install the rear seat side bolster cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Side Bolster Cushion Removal.
3. Install the seatback center hinge with the bolts.

Tighten:
Tighten the rear seat hinge bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb.in).




4. Install the rear seatback and the rear seat cushion. Refer to Split Rear Seatback Removal and Rear Seat Cushion Removal.