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Rear Seat: Installation

CAUTION:
  • Before handling the airbag system components, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>CAUTION .
  • Side impact sensor (under the rear center seat) for the airbag system is located under the front center of the rear seat cushion. Be careful not to apply strong impact to the sensor when working with the rear seat cushion removed.
  1. Install the striker backrest. (Sedan model)

    Tightening torque: 

    33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)

  2. Install the striker backrest adjuster. (OUTBACK model) Ref. to STRIKER .
  3. Install the backrest assembly RH and LH.
    CAUTION: For models with the seat heater, connect the connectors securely.
    NOTE:
    • After installing the backrest assembly, make sure that each seat belt operates normally.
    • Make sure that they are properly secured on each hook on the vehicle side.

    Tightening torque: 

    Refer to "COMPONENT" of "General Description" for the tightening torque. Ref. to SEATS>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>COMPONENT>REAR SEAT .

  4. Install the pad rear side RH and LH.

    Tightening torque: 

    Refer to "COMPONENT" of "General Description" for the tightening torque. Ref. to SEATS>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>COMPONENT>REAR SEAT .

  5. Install the rear seat cushion assembly.
    CAUTION:
    • Connect the connector securely.
    • Check routing of each buckle of the seat belt.
  6. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
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