Split Rear Seatback Hinge Removal and Installation: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Suzuki Reno and 2005 Suzuki Forenza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Dissimilar metals in direct contact with each other may corrode rapidly. Make sure to use the correct fasteners to prevent premature corrosion.

Install the seatback center hinge with the bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the rear seat hinge bolts to 45 N.m (33 lb-ft).
Install the rear seatback and the rear seat cushion. Refer to "SPLIT REAR SEATBACK REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION :" and "REAR SEAT CUSHION REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION :".

Fig 1: Installing Seatback Center Hinge With Bolts
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