Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
The procedure described below is for the LH side.
INSTALL REAR DOOR COURTESY LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY
Using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench, install the rear door courtesy light switch assembly with the screw.
Tech Tips
There are 2 diameters for the "TORX" screws: 6 mm (0.236 in.) and 7 mm (0.276 in.). The diameter of a supplied "TORX" screw is 7 mm (0.276 in.).
Connect the connector.
INSTALL REAR SIDE SEATBACK ASSEMBLY (for Fold Down Seat Type)
Place the rear side seatback assembly LH in the cabin.
Note
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
Engage the hook to install the rear side seatback assembly LH with the bolt.
Connect the rear seat outer belt assembly to the rear seat shoulder belt guide LH.
INSTALL REAR SEAT CUSHION LOCK HOOK (for Fold Down Seat Type)
Engage the 2 claws to install a new rear seat cushion lock hook as shown in the illustration.
Note
Rear seat cushion lock hooks must not be reused.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
INSTALL REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY (for Fold Down Seat Type)
Place the rear seat cushion assembly in the cabin.
Note
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
w/ Seat Heater System:
Engage the 2 clamps.
Connect the connector.
Engage the 2 hooks of the rear seat cushion assembly to the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.
Confirm that the rear seat cushion assembly is firmly installed.
Note
When installing the rear seat cushion assembly, make sure that the seat belt buckles are not under the rear seat cushion assembly.
INSTALL REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY (for Fold Down Seat Type)
Place the rear seatback assembly LH in the cabin.
Note
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
w/ Seat Heater System:
Engage the clamp.
Connect the connector.
Install the rear seatback assembly LH with the 2 bolts.
Engage the fastener as shown in the illustration.
Raise the rear seatback assembly LH.
Connect the rear seat outer belt assembly to the rear seat center shoulder belt guide.
INSTALL REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY (for Fold Down Seat Type)
INSTALL REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY (for Reclining Seat Type)
Place the rear seatback assembly LH in the cabin.
Note
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
Install the rear seatback assembly LH with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.
Engage the 2 hooks to install the cover.
Connect the 2 rear seat belts to the 2 rear seat shoulder belt guides.
w/ Rear Seat Side Airbag:
Connect each connector and clamp to the child restraint anchor bracket sub-assembly LH.
INSTALL REAR SEATBACK COVER (for Reclining Seat Type)
Engage the 4 claws to install the 2 rear seatback covers.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
INSTALL REAR SEAT CUSHION LOCK HOOK (for Reclining Seat Type)
Engage the 2 claws to install a new rear seat cushion lock hook as shown in the illustration.
Note
Rear seat cushion lock hooks must not be reused.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
INSTALL REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY (for Reclining Seat Type)
Place the rear seat cushion assembly in the cabin.
Note
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
Pass the 2 rear seat inner belt assemblies through the rear seat cushion assembly.
Connect the 2 seat heater connectors.
Engage the 2 rear seat cushion frame hooks on the front side of the rear seat cushion assembly to the 2 rear seat cushion lock hooks as shown in the illustration.
Confirm that the rear seat cushion assembly is securely installed.
Note
When installing the rear seat cushion assembly, make sure that the seat belt buckles are not under the rear seat cushion assembly.
INSTALL REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY (for Reclining Seat Type)
CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL (w/ Rear Seat Side Airbag)
Note
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT (w/ Rear Seat Side Airbag)