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INSTALLATION
1. Before proceeding with the following repair proce-
dure, review all warnings and cautions. (Refer to
23 - BODY/SEATS - WARNING)
NOTE: Do not reuse the seat fasteners, always
replace with new ones.
2. Install the center seat (2) and roll the seat assem-
bly back in the vehicle.
3. Install new nuts (4) attaching the center seat to the
drivers (3) and passenger seat.
4. Connect the electrical connector (1 - if equipped).
5. Tighten the nuts (4) to 25 Nꞏm (18 ft. lbs.).
6. Install new nuts (2 and 4) attaching the center seat
(1) to the drivers and passenger seat.
7. Tighten the nuts (4) to 25 Nꞏm (18 ft. lbs.).
8. Connect the electrical connector (3 and 5 - if
equipped).
9. Roll the seat assembly forward and install new rear
bolts (2).
10. Connect the 12v power supply electrical connec-
tor (3 - if equipped).
11. Tighten the rear bolts to 40 Nꞏm (30 ft. lbs.).
12. Fold the seat backs up and slide the seats to the
rear.
13. Install new front bolts (4) and tighten to 28 Nꞏm
(21 ft. lbs.).
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CENTER ARMREST / SEAT BACK
REMOVAL
1. Before proceeding with the following repair proce-
dure, review all warnings and cautions. (Refer to
23 - BODY/SEATS - WARNING)
NOTE: Do not reuse the seat fasteners, always
replace with new ones.
2.Removethecenterseat(Referto23-BODY/
SEATS/SEAT - CENTER - REMOVAL).
3. Disconnect the storage bin/cushion cover j-straps
and position aside.
4. Remove and discard the hinge bolts (2) and sepa-
rate the seat back from the storage bin/cushion (1).
INSTALLATION
1. Before proceeding with the following repair proce-
dure, review all warnings and cautions. (Refer to
23 - BODY/SEATS - WARNING)
NOTE: Do not reuse the seat fasteners, always
replace with new ones.
2. Install the seat back onto the storage bin/cushion
(1) and install new hinge bolts (2).
3. Tighten the hinge to storage bin/cushion bolts (2) to
25 Nꞏm (18 ft. lbs.).
4. Connect the storage bin/cushion cover j-straps.
5. Install the center seat (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/
SEAT - CENTER - INSTALLATION).
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CENTER SEAT BACK INERTIA HINGE COVER
REMOVAL
NOTE: Free pivot hinge cover is removed with the
free pivot hinge (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/CEN-
TER SEAT BACK HINGE - REMOVAL).
1. For the inertia hinge cover disconnect the zip strip
(1).
2. Position aside the storage bin/cushion cover (4).
3. Remove the pivot bolt (5).
4. Open the hinge cover at the bottom and remove
the hinge cover (1).
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INSTALLATION
NOTE: Free pivot hinge cover is installed with the
free pivot hinge (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/CEN-
TER SEAT BACK HINGE - INSTALLATION).
1. Position the hinge cover (1) over the hinge (2) and
close over the lock tabs (3).
2. Install the pivot bolt (5) and tighten to 10 Nꞏm (89
in. lbs.).
3. Reposition the storage bin/cushion cover (4).
4. Connect the zip strip (1).
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CENTER SEAT BACK HINGE
REMOVAL
FREE PIVOT/HINGE COVER
NOTE: Do not reuse the seat fasteners, always
replace with new ones.
1. Remove the seat back (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/CENTER ARMREST/SEAT BACK -
REMOVAL).
2. Disconnect the storage bin/cushion cover j-strap
and position aside.
3. Remove and discard the pivot bolt (1).
4. Remove the hinge spacer (2).
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5. Open the hinge cover flap (1) and remove the wire
harness (5 - if equipped).
6. Remove the cover (3) from the hinge (4).
INERTIA HINGE
NOTE: Do not reuse the seat fasteners, always
replace with new ones.
1. Remove the seat back (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/CENTER ARMREST/SEAT BACK -
REMOVAL).
2. Remove the seat back inertia hinge cover (Refer to
23 - BODY/SEATS/CENTER SEAT BACK INERTIA
HINGE COVER - REMOVAL).
3. Remove and discard the inertia hinge bolts (1) and
remove the hinge (3).
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INSTALLATION
FREE PIVOT HINGE/COVER
NOTE: Do not reuse the seat fasteners, always
replace with new ones.
1. Position the pivot hinge cover (3) over the pivot
hinge (4) and install the 12v power supply harness
(5 - if equipped) into the channel.
2. Close the hinge cover (1) flat and position the
spacer (2) into place.
3. Align the stop pin (3) with the spacer (2) and hinge
(1) and install the assembly onto the seat back.
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4. Install a new pivot bolt (1) and tighten to 25 Nꞏm
(18 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the center seat back (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/CENTER ARMREST/SEAT BACK -
INSTALLATION).
INERTIA HINGE
NOTE: Do not reuse the seat fasteners, always
replace with new ones.
1. Install the inertia hinge (3) onto the center seat
back (2) and install new bolts (1).
2. Tightenthebolts(1)to25Nꞏm(18ft.lbs.).
3. Install the seat back inertia hinge covers (Refer to
23 - BODY/SEATS/CENTER SEAT BACK INERTIA
HINGE COVER - INSTALLATION).
4. Install the center seat back (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/CENTER ARMREST/SEAT BACK -
INSTALLATION).