Seat — Second Row

60/40 Percent Seats

40 Percent Power-Fold Seat

NOTE: LH seat shown, RH similar.

Removal

All Seats

1. If equipped with inflatable belts, depower the SRS . Refer to Section 501-20B .

2. If equipped, disconnect the seat electrical connector(s).

40 percent and 60 percent seat

3. NOTE: Returning the seat from the E-Z entry position to the load floor position will latch the inboard latch foot.

   The inboard latch foot must latch before the seat backrest will return to the upright position.

   Returning the seat backrest to the upright position will latch the outboard latch foot.

   Using the recliner handle, fold the affected 40 percent or 60 percent seat up to the E-Z entry position.
   • If the 60 percent seat backrest does not fold down, go to Step 5.
   • If the 60 percent seat backrest folds down but will not release from the floor strikers, go to Step 9.
   • If the 40 percent seat cannot be placed in the E-Z entry position:
     • for manually released 40 percent seat, go to Step 14.
     • for electrically released 40 percent seat, refer to the Symptom Chart in Seating

4. Remove the 2 riser/ seat track-to-floor pan bolts and 2 riser/ seat track-to-floor pan nuts for the 40 percent or 60 percent seat.

5. Remove the affected seat.

60 percent seat with backrest stuck upright

6. Remove the spring clip and recliner handle.

7. Pull out to detach the retainers and remove the LH recliner outer cover.

8. Use a suitable tool and pull the RH recliner release cable while pulling the release strap to fold down the backrest.

9. If the backrest did not fold down, pull the LH and RH latch release cables to release the seat from the floor. After seat removal, repair the seat as needed or refer to Diagnosis and Testing to diagnose the concern.

60 percent seat with latch stuck to floor (backrest folds down)

10. Remove the spring clip and recliner handle.

11. Pull out to detach the retainers and remove the LH recliner outer cover.

12. Use a suitable tool and pull the LH and RH latch release cables to release the seat from the floor.

13. NOTE: Inboard latch shown. Outboard latch similar with latch bolts removed toward LH side of vehicle.

    NOTE: A new cover will need to be installed after the seat is removed.

    If a latch cannot be released, use a suitable drill or hole saw to open access holes in the affected recliner latch cover and remove the 2 latch bolts.

14. NOTE: Inboard side shown, outboard similar.

    Raise the seat and manually release the latch from the striker. After seat removal, repair the seat as needed or refer to Diagnosis and Testing to diagnose the concern.

40 percent seat with stuck latch or backrest stuck upright

15. Remove the spring clip and recliner handle.

16. Pull out to detach the retainers and remove the RH recliner outer cover.

17. Use a suitable tool and pull the LH and RH latch release cables to release the seat from the floor.

18. NOTE: Inboard latch shown. Outboard latch similar with latch bolts removed toward RH side of vehicle.

    NOTE: A new cover will need to be installed after the seat is removed.

    If a latch cannot be released, use a suitable drill or hole saw to open access holes in the affected recliner latch cover and remove the 2 latch bolts.

19. NOTE: Inboard side shown, outboard similar.

    Raise the seat and manually release the latch from the striker. After seat removal, repair the seat as needed or refer to Diagnosis and Testing. to diagnose the concern.

Inboard seat strikers

20. Remove the 2 screws and the console bracket cover.

21. Remove the 2 bolts and the inboard seat striker.

Outboard seat strikers

22. Remove the 2 bolts and the outboard striker.

Installation

LH inboard striker

1. NOTE: LH seat inboard striker can be identified with large bolt holes.

   Position the LH inboard seat striker to the floor and install the 2 bolts.
   • Tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).

2. Position the console bracket cover and install the 2 screws.

RH inboard seat striker

3. Position the RH inboard seat striker to the floor and install the 2 bolts.
   • Tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).

Outboard seat strikers

4. Position the RH or LH outboard seat striker to the floor and install the 2 bolts.
   • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

RH 40 percent seat

NOTE: Make sure not to lean or apply any lateral pressure on the seat assembly when tightening the seat track-to-floor fasteners. Doing so may cause a binding condition which may adversely affect the operation of the seat.

5. Position the seat in the vehicle and install the retainers.
   1. Install the riser/ seat track-to-floor pan rear inboard nut.
      • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
   2. Install the riser/ seat track-to-floor pan rear outboard nut.
      • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
   3. Install the riser/ seat track-to-floor pan front outboard bolt.
      • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
   4. Install the riser/ seat track-to-floor pan front inboard bolt.
      • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

LH 40 percent and 60 percent seats

NOTE: Make sure not to lean or apply any lateral pressure on the seat assembly when tightening the seat track-to-floor fasteners. Doing so may cause a binding condition which may adversely affect the operation of the seat.

6. Position the seat in the vehicle and install the retainers.
   1. Install the riser/ seat track-to-floor pan rear inboard nut.
      • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
   2. Install the riser/ seat track-to-floor pan rear outboard nut.
      • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
   3. Install the riser/ seat track-to-floor pan front outboard bolt.
      • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
   4. Install the riser/ seat track-to-floor pan front inboard bolt.
      • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

All seats

7. If equipped, connect the electrical connector(s).

8. NOTE: Before installation, make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted and the safety belts and buckles are accessible to the occupants.

   Check the seat for correct operation.
   • With the seat in the upright position, both latch feet must lock to the strikers.
   • When releasing the seat to the E-Z entry position, the latches must release freely and not bind to the strikers.

9. If equipped with inflatable belts, repower the SRS . Refer to Section 501-20B .