3rd Row Seat Back Frame Replacement (40 Percent Manual)
3rd Row Seat Back Frame Replacement (40 Percent Manual) Removal Procedure

- 3rd Row Seat Back Cover and Pad (1) » Remove — 3rd Row Seat Back Cover and Pad Removal and Installation

- 3rd Row Seat Hinge Finish Cover Pin (1) » Remove [2x]
- 3rd Row Seat Hinge Finish Cover - Outer (2) » Remove

- 3rd Row Seat Hinge Finish Cover Pin (1) » Remove [2x]
- 3rd Row Seat Hinge Finish Inner Cover - Inner (2) » Remove

- Disconnect both 3rd row seat back latch release handle cable ends from the seat back latch.
- Release the cable retainers (1) from the seat back frame.
- Rear Seat Bolt (2) » Remove
- 3rd Row Seat Back Latch Release Handle (3) » Remove

- Rear Seat Bolt (1) » Remove
- 3rd Row Seat Pull Strap (2) » Remove

- Disconnect the 3rd row seat back latch cable end from the seat back latch.
- Using a suitable trim tool, release the cable retainers (1) from the seat back frame.
- 3rd Row Seat Back Latch Cable (2) » Remove

- Using a suitable trim tool, release the retainers.
- Rear Seat Back Cover Retainer (1) » Remove [7x]
- 3rd Row Seat Back Panel (2) » Remove

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3rd Row Seat Back Frame Bolt (1) » Remove [4x]
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3rd Row Seat Back Frame (2) » Remove Installation Procedure
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3rd Row Seat Back Frame (2) » Install
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If NEW threaded components are being installed, loosen the adhesive using a metal pick or similar tool before proceeding. If threaded components are reused, prepare the threaded components using the following steps: 2.1. Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the components using a lint free cloth. 2.2. Thread the cleaned components into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive. 2.3. Apply thread locking adhesive to the external threads of the components. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers 2.4. Ensure there are no gaps in the thread locking adhesive once applied to the component.
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3rd Row Seat Back Frame Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [4x] — Fastener Specifications
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3rd Row Seat Back Panel (2) » Install
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Rear Seat Back Cover Retainer (1) » Install [7x]
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3rd Row Seat Back Latch Cable (2) » Install
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Install the cable retainers (1) to the seat back frame.
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Connect the 3rd row seat back latch cable end to the seat back latch.
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3rd Row Seat Pull Strap (2) » Install
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Rear Seat Bolt (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications
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3rd Row Seat Back Latch Release Handle (3) » Install
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Rear Seat Bolt (2) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications
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Install the cable retainers (1) to the seat back frame.
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Connect both 3rd row seat back latch release handle cable ends to the seat back latch.
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3rd Row Seat Hinge Finish Inner Cover - Inner (2) » Install
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3rd Row Seat Hinge Finish Cover Pin (1) » Install [2x]
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3rd Row Seat Hinge Finish Cover - Outer (2) » Install
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3rd Row Seat Hinge Finish Cover Pin (1) » Install [2x]
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3rd Row Seat Back Cover and Pad (1) » Install — 3rd Row Seat Back Cover and Pad Removal and Installation