Rear seat back (split seat) — disassembly and assembly

Disassembly

NOTE: 40/20 split seat back shown.

1. Remove the headrest(s).



2. Remove the headrest guides.

• Using a suitable screwdriver, press down on the locking tab.

3. Fold the 20% section of the seat back forward.

4. Remove the rear panel from the 20% section of the seat back.



5. Remove 20% of the seat back section.




6. Remove the locking lever and the 20% seat back section trim panel.

• 1. Remove the lever.
• 2. Remove the trim panel.

7. Detach the 20% section seat back cover from the seat back.

• Detach the mounting strip.

8. Remove the foam pad.



9. Remove the center armrest.

• 1. Press the movable shaft.
• 2. Turn the armrest counterclockwise.

10. Remove the cover of the 20% section of the seat back.

• Detach the fastening strips.

11. Remove the 20% section latch from the seat back.



12. Remove the 20% section hinges from the seat back.



13. Remove the 20% section mat from the seat back.




14. Detach the 40% section seat back cover from the seat back.

• Detach the mounting strip.

15. Detach the 40% section seat back cover from the seat back lock button.

• Remove the lock button trim panel.

16.

NOTE: The 40% seatback section latch allows the seat belt to move when the seatback is in the normal upright position.

Secure the seat back latch.



17.

CAUTION: Make sure that the webbing retainer is installed at least 200 mm from the webbing stopper towards the seat belt retractor.

Install the seat belt webbing retainer.



18. Remove the seat belt webbing trim panel.



19.

CAUTION: When removing the seat belt webbing, be careful not to disengage the webbing retainer.

Remove the cover and foam padding from the 40% section of the seat back.

• Thread the seat belt webbing through the seat back cover.

20. Remove the seat back section 40% cover.

• 1. Roll the seat back cover inward to access the curved rings.
• 2. Cut the curved rings.

Assembly

1.

WARNING: If the seat belt webbing retracts beyond the stopper installed on the webbing, a new seat belt retractor must be installed.

CAUTION: Make sure that the tape retainer is installed at least 200 mm from the tape stopper towards the retractor mechanism.

NOTE: Use bent ring pliers to close the bent rings. Do not use any other tools. It is required that the bent rings are closed with an overlap as shown in the picture.

Install the elements back in place in reverse order.