Rear Seat Cushion Frame Replacement with Bench Seat

1. Remove the rear seat from the vehicle. Refer to Rear Bench Seat Replacement .
2. Remove the seat cushion cover and pad. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement .
3. Remove the seat belt buckles. Refer to Front Seat Belt Buckle Replacement .
4. Remove the lower anchor bolt for the center seat belt retractor, if equipped. Refer to Seat Belt Replacement - Center Rear .




Important: Note the position and length of the bolts removed. This will assist with reassembly.

5. Remove the bolts retaining the seat back hinges to the seat cushion frame.



6. Remove the seat cushion frame.

1. Position the seat cushion frame.




Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

2. Install the bolts that retain the seat back hinges to the seat cushion frame in the locations noted during disassembly.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).

3. Install the lower anchor bolt for the center seat belt retractor, if equipped. Refer to Seat Belt Replacement - Center Rear .
4. Install the seat belt buckles. Refer to Front Seat Belt Buckle Replacement .
5. Install the seat cushion cover and pad. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement .
6. Install the rear seat into the vehicle. Refer to Rear Bench Seat Replacement .