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Seat Backrest - 60 Percent: Removal

WARNING: Use care when the seat back frame is removed and when releasing the recliners from a backrest upright position. The recliners are spring-loaded, which may cause the recliner upper arms to fold with significant speed/force. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

All seats 

  1. 1.

    Remove the 60 percent seat. Refer to Seat .

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Heated seats 

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All seats 

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Seats with armrest 

  1. 10.

    Remove the armrest. Refer to Armrest .

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Seats with inflatable belts 

  1. 12.

    Remove the safety belt buckle and inflator. REFER to Safety Belt System .

Heated seats 

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All seats 

    NOTE: Without inflatable safety belts shown, inflatable safety belts similar.
    NOTE: To pivot the backrest, the inboard latch foot must be in the latched position.

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    • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft)
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    NOTE: Outboard recliner cover shown, inboard pivot cover similar.

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    NOTE: Follow the unique instructions or graphic for this step in installation.

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