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Backrest Removal View: Assembly

    NOTE: Before installation, make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted and the safety belts and buckles are accessible to the occupants.
  1. To install individual parts, only carry out the listed steps as identified in the following table.
    SEAT BACKREST COMPONENTS - INSTALLATION STEPS

    Part Steps
    Backrest Assembly 8-9
    Backrest Cover 4-11
    Backrest Frame 2-4 and 6-11
    Backrest Foam Pad 4-11
    Backrest Latch 2, 4 and 6-11
    Center Safety Belt Retractor 3-4, 6-7, 9 and 11
    Head Restraint Guide Sleeves 10-11
    LH Safety Belt Buckle 2 and 9
  2. Install the spring, retaining nut, backrest latch and bolt.
    • For correct installation, pretension the spring with a partial turn and make sure the backrest latch retaining nut is correctly seated to the backrest frame and backrest latch.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  3. For LH seat, install the center safety belt retractor and bolt.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  4. Position the backrest frame into the foam pad.
    • For LH seat, insert the safety belt webbing through the hole in the foam pad.
  5. Position the backrest cover to the foam pad and install all the hog rings.
    • For LH seat, insert the safety belt webbing through the hole in the backrest cover.
  6. Install all the hog rings attaching the backrest cover to the backrest frame, fasten all the backrest cover J-clips, install the backrest reinforcement pad, zip and close the backrest cover.
  7. For LH seat, install the safety belt cover and screw.
  8. Install the backrest assembly and 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
    • For correct installation, make sure the backrest limiter is positioned into the stop ring on the cushion frame.
  9. For LH seat, install the center safety belt anchor and LH safety belt buckle.
    • Correctly position the safety belt buckle, anchor, spacer, washer, cover and bolt as noted in removal.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  10. Install the 2 or 4 head restraint guide sleeves.
    • Install the red button guide sleeves on the RH side of the head restraint(s) and black button guide sleeves on the LH side. Position all the guide sleeves with the release buttons pointed to the LH side of the vehicle.
    • Pull on the head restraint guide sleeves to make sure they are correctly locked to the backrest frame.
  11. Install the head restraint(s).
    • Make sure the head restraint adjusts without excessive effort and locks in place. If binding occurs, inspect the head restraint guide sleeves for damage and install new as needed.
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