Seat Backrest - Rear, 40 Percent: Assembly

1. 1.
   
   Position the latch, install the 2 bolts and engage the 2 cable retainers.
   • Tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).

1. 2.
   
   Install a new backrest heater mat onto a new backrest foam pad.

   1. 1.
      
      Route the backrest heater mat pigtail and electrical connector through the backrest foam pad to the other side.

   1. 2.
      
      Position the backrest heater mat onto the backrest foam pad so the opening aligns to the clips in the backrest foam pad.
      • Tuck the backrest heater mat into the backrest foam pad trench.

   1. 3.
      
      Make sure the backrest heater mat stays in place, remove the paper strips from under the backrest heater mat and adhere to the backrest foam pad, laying it flat with no wrinkles.

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1. 3.
   
   Route the heater mat wire harness in the foam pad trench.

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1. 4.
   
   Position the backrest cover to the backrest foam pad. Attach the wires to the clips and the hook-and-loop strips.
   • Route the heated seat mat wire harness and connector through the backrest cover (if equipped).

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1. 5.
   
   Position the backrest frame into the foam pad.
   • Route the latch release strap through the backrest cover.

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1. 6.
   
   Attach the backrest cover hook-and-loop strips and engage the retainers on each side.

1. 7.
   
   Engage the backrest cover J-clips and hook-and-loop strips at the bottom.
   • Attach the heater mat electrical connector (if equipped).

1. 8.
   
   Install the pivot grommet.

1. 9.
   
   Install the 2 head restraint guide sleeves. For additional information, refer to Head Restraint Guide Sleeve - Front .

1. 10.
   
   Install the rear seat backrest. For additional information, refer to Seat Backrest - Rear .