Seat Back - Dodge Dakota Sport 2001 Service Manual

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SEAT BACK

REMOVAL - REAR SEAT BACK–CLUB CAB
(1) Unsnap upper bolster assembly by pulling for-
ward, and remove rear panel (Fig. 11).
(2) Push seat back firmly downward to disengage
retaining tabs on seat back lower edge.
(3) Disengage seat belt/buckle retaining loops (Fig.
12).
(4) Remove cab back bolster assembly.
Fig. 11 Rear Seat
1 - SEAT BACK
2 - SCREW
3 - SEAT PIVOT BRACKET
REMOVAL - BENCH SEAT BACK
(1) Move seat to full forward position.
(2) Disengage outer, lower J-strap at base of seat
back.
(3) Disengage hook and loop fastener on rear of
seat back cover (Fig. 13).
(4) Peel back lower corners of seat back cover to
expose hinge bolts (Fig. 14).
(5) Remove the bolts attaching the hinge bracket
to the seat back frame.
(6) Remove seat back from vehicle.
INSTALLATION - REAR SEAT BACK–CLUB CAB
(1) Position rear seat back in vehicle.
(2) Position rear seat belt/buckle in the retaining
loops.
Fig. 12 Rear Seat Belt Buckles
1 - REAR SEAT LAP BELT/BUCKLE
Fig. 13 Seat Back Hook and Loop Fastener
1 - SEAT BACK COVER
2 - HOOK AND LOOP FASTENER
3 - SEAT CUSHION
4 - J—STRAP
(3) Position seat back at cab back panel, align
retaining tabs and lift seat back upward to secure
seat back.
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