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Rear Seat Latch Cable Replacement

Rear Seat Latch Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure


1. Remove the rear seat. Refer to Rear Seat Replacement .


2. Lift up on the rear seat recliner handle to gain access to the fasteners. Refer to Rear Seat Recliner Handle Replacement

3. Remove the fasteners from the rear seat back latch and pull the latch out from the seat back assembly.

4. Detach the latch cable from the latch.


5. If you are going to replace the cable, disconnect both sides of the latch cable located at the seat recliner mechanism.


6. Attach a mechanics wire to the cable to guide it through the seat back.


7. Pull the cable out from the seat back assembly.


Installation Procedure


1. Attach a mechanics wire to the new cable to guide it through the seat back.


2. If you are replacing the cable, route the cable through the rear seat back.

3. Connect the latch cable to both sides of the recliner mechanism.


4. Connect the latch cable to the latch assembly.


Note

If the indication for latching is visible, tighten the cable until the indication is level with the handle.


5. Refer to Fastener Caution .

Install the latch to the seat back with a fastener and tighten to 3 Nm (26 lb in) Refer to Rear Seat Recliner Handle Replacement .


6. Install the rear seat. Refer to Rear Seat Replacement .