Disassembly and Assembly
- Remove the 40 percent seat. For additional information, refer to SEAT - SECOND ROW, 40 PERCENT .
- Remove the 40 percent seat backrest. For additional information, refer to SEAT BACKREST - SECOND ROW, 40 PERCENT .
- To access the armrest locking metal clip, pull the armrest material back on the top side of the armrest for access to the release clip.
- If equipped, use a tool such as a flat-bladed screwdriver to push the release button at the hinge point. The clip will release and the armrest will slide off the pin.
- Depress the head restraint guide tab and remove the head restraint.
- Reach up into backrest and squeeze the head restraint guide ends together to release and pull the 2 head restraint guides out.
- Invert the backrest trim cover and remove.
- Remove the screws and the backrest support panel.
- To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.
- To install the armrest, push the release button and slide the armrest on the pin.
CAUTION:
To remove armrests, do not pull them off with force. The locking metal clip will be damaged and a new armrest will need to be installed.
NOTE:
Armrest removed to show detail of release button mechanism.
NOTE:
The head restraint guides are not interchangeable. Note location for installation.
CAUTION:
Use care when separating the backrest trim cover from the hook-and-loop strip, or the hook-and-loop strip can be torn from the backrest foam pad.
CAUTION:
To install armrests, do not push them on with force. The locking metal clip will be damaged and a new armrest will need to be installed.