03/03/2020 13:18:43
Nut Plate - 2nd Row Seat - Rear (Remove and Replace)
Correction Code 10152602
Removal
- Remove the B-Pillar lower trim (refer to procedure).
- Remove the 2nd row front floor panel (refer to procedure).
- Remove the LH and RH outer 2nd row seats (refer to procedure).
- Remove the center 2nd row seat (refer to procedure).
- Remove the foam spacers.
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Use a drill with a 3/16 in (4.5 mm) bit to drill out the rivets that attach
the nut plate to the rear seat front crossmember.
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Mark a cut line 1 in (25 mm) from the end of the crossmember to provide
enough clearance to remove and install the nut plate.
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Use an air saw to cut the crossmember on the cut line marked in the
previous step.
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Use a screwdriver or similar tool to push the nut plate to the outboard
side of the vehicle.
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Remove and discard the original nut plate.
Installation
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Bend the new nut plate to approximately the shape of the original nut plate
after removal to enable the new nut plate to be installed.
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Slide the new nut plate into the rear seat front crossmember and push it
into position.
Tip: It might be difficult to keep the nut plate in the track that holds it in place. Use a pick tool to pull the nut plate up and keep it in the track as it is being inserted.
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Temporarily install bolts in the bolt holes shown and tighten them enough
to hold the nut plate in position.
CAUTIONIf the original 2nd row seat mounting bolts are undamaged, they can be used to hold the nut plate in position. Make sure to always use new bolts when installing the 2nd row seats.
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Insert pop rivets.
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Install the pop rivets.
- Remove the bolts.
- Reinstall the parts that were removed for access.