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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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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).
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CENTER SEAT CUSHION
REMOVAL
1. Remove the center seat. (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/CENTER SEAT - REMOVAL)
2. Remove the center armrest/seat back. (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/CENTER ARMREST / SEAT BACK -
REMOVAL)
INSTALLATION
1. Install the center armrest/seat back. (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/CENTERARMREST / SEAT BACK - INSTAL-
LATION)
2. Install the center seat. (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/CENTER SEAT - INSTALLAT I O N )
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CENTER SEAT CUSHION COVER
REMOVAL
1. Remove the center seat cushion or underseat storage bin lid. (Refer to 23- BODY/SEATS/CENTER SEAT
CUSHION/UNDERSEAT STORAGE BIN LID - REMOVAL)
2. Disconnect the zip strips and remove the cover from the cushion.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the cover over the center seat cushion and connect the zip strips.
2. Install the center seat cushion or under seat storage bin lid. (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/CENTER SEAT CUSH-
ION/UNDER SEAT STORAGE BIN LID - INSTALLATION)
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HEADREST SLEEVE
REMOVAL
1. Remove the headrest. (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/HEADREST - REMOVAL)
2. Grasp the sleeves and pull up and out of the seat back to remove.
INSTALLATION
1. Position each headrest sleeve into correct seat back hole and press intoplace fully.
2. Install the headrest. (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/HEADREST - INSTALLATION)
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SEAT - FRONT
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. Remove and discard the front bolts (4).
3. Position the seats (1) forward, remove the rear
bolts (2) and discard.
4. Disconnect the electrical connectors (1).