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6. Verify the bent angles on template A with template B (Figures 18 and 19). Move template B along the bent tabs on
template A, adjusting the tabs as needed to close any gaps between the two templates.

Figure 18

Figure 19

Side Carpet Trim Panel Modification
NOTE: Some vehicles already have perforations in the side carpet trim panels. Check for perforations in the panels, using
template E as a guide. If perforations already exist, proceed to step 3. Template E is used for both the LH and RH side
carpet trim panels. Invert the template for each side (Figure 20).

Mark holes at line
intersection points

Curved panel side
following edge

Figure 20
1. Align the template E along the backside lower rear corner of the side carpet trim panel. Align the curved side of
template with the rear edge of the trim panel. Trace the slot opening with a marker pen (Figure 21).

Align the template to the
lower rear corner of the
side carpet trim panel

Figure 21

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2. Mark a center hole for the drill bit at the two line intersections, and then connect the dots (Figure 22).

Figure 22
3. Drill a 13 mm diameter hole at each of the two marked center intersection dots, and then cut a slit connecting the two
holes (Figures 23 and 24).

Figure 23

Figure 24

Plastic Strut Cover Modification
1. Place template C on the inboard edge of the LH plastic strut cover. The flat edge of the template with the indicator slot
faces toward the back of the vehicle. The round edge of the template faces toward the front of the vehicle.
2. Mark a drill hole with a center punch as indicated by template C (Figure 25).

Indicator slot

Center drill hole

Figure 25 (LH shown, RH similar)
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3. At the hole mark, drill a 5 mm diameter hole in the LH plastic strut cover (Figure 26).

Figure 26 (LH shown, RH similar)
NOTE: Invert the template for use on the RH plastic strut cover.
4. Repeat steps 1–3 for the modification of the RH plastic strut cover.

Strut Cover Carpet Modification
NOTE: Identify the part of the strut cover carpet that needs to be removed. This step adds extra clearance for the third
row seat assembly as it folds into and exits the footwell (Figure 27).

Figure 27

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1. Place template D on the back side of the footwell carpet (Figure 28). The round hole in template D aligns with the hole
in the carpet. Place a pen or similar object in the template alignment hole to hold it place.

Figure 28
2. Trace along the outside perimeter of template D with a paint pen or marker (Figure 29).

Figure 29
3. Cut the carpet section around the marked outline (Figure 30).

Figure 30

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4. Place the LH and RH carpeted strut covers in position (Figures 31 and 32).

Figure 31 (LH carpet)

Figure 32 (RH carpet)

5. Install fir tree push pins to secure the carpet on the LH and RH sides.
6. On each side of the vehicle, install a fir tree push pin to fasten the carpeted strut cover to the hole that was drilled in
the “Plastic Strut Cover Modification” section.

Trunk Floorboard Carpet Modification
NOTE: Some vehicles already have perforations in the trunk floor carpet. Check for perforations in the carpet, using
template A as a guide. If they already exist, proceed to step 2.
1. Align template A against the back of the trunk floorboard carpet. Use a marker pen to mark the outline of the LH and
RH trunk floorboard carpet third row seat mounting access holes (Figures 33 and 34).

Figure 33

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2. Remove the carpet sections with a cutting tool along the marked lines (Figure 35).

Figure 35

Footwell Carpet Modification
NOTE: Some vehicles already have perforations in the footwell carpet. Check for perforations in the carpet, using
template A as a guide. If they already exist, proceed to step 2.
1. Align template A against flat edge of the footwell carpet to locate the third row seat mounting bracket access holes.
Mark the holes with a paint pen or marker (Figures 36 and 37).

Figure 36

Figure 37

2. Remove the carpet sections for the LH and RH mounting bracket holes with a cutting tool.

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Insulation Pad Modification
1. Inspect the insulation pad for pre-existing perforations (Figure 38). If perforations are visible, proceed to step 5.

Figure 38
2. If perforations are not visible, temporarily install the footwell and trunk floor carpet sections to use as a template
(Figures 39 and 40).

Figure 39 (Footwell carpet)

Figure 40 (Trunk floor carpet)

3. Using the cutouts in the carpet as a template, mark the location of the knee pivot third row seat mounting bracket
openings with a paint marker (Figures 41 and 42).

Figure 41

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4. Remove the footwell carpet and trunk floor carpet.
5. Cut the insulation pad along the existing perforations or along the perimeter of the marked area (Figures 43 and 44).

Figure 43

Figure 44

Knee Pivot Mounting Bracket Hardware Installation
1. Screw a few threads of the mounting bracket bolt into the nut insert with the flat side facing out.
2.

Place the nut insert in the back of the body panel into the retaining rails (Figure 45).

Nut insert and retaining
rails access hole

Bolt and nut insert
combination

Figure 45 (RH shown, LH similar)

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3. Unscrew the bolt and slide the nut insert within the holding rail towards the mounting bracket hole until the threads are
visible (Figures 46 and 47).

Slide nut insert
towards mounting
bolt hole

Figure 46 (RH shown, LH similar)

Figure 47 (RH show, LH similar)

4. Hold the nut insert in place and start threading the bolt for a few threads to retain (Figure 48).

Figure 48
5. Repeat this procedure for the LH mounting bracket hole.

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Side Striker Wire Installation
1. Inspect the LH and RH striker insulation pad for pre-existing perforations (Figure 49). If perforations are visible,
proceed to step 4.

Figure 49
2. If perforations are not visible, locate the top and bottom striker mounting bolt holes with your hand. Press the area
under the insulation pad, feeling for the raised threaded mounting boss. Cut out the insulation section around this
area.
3. Remove this insulation section to expose the lower mounting bolt threads (Figures 50 and 51). Temporarily place the
striker with the long end up to locate the upper mounting bolt boss. Mark and cut the insulation pad to expose the top
threaded boss.

Figure 50

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4. Ensure the long end of the striker wire faces upward. Mount the striker flush with the body panel and evenly hand
tighten the upper and lower striker mounting bolts (Figure 52).

Long end of
striker wire

Figure 52
5. Repeat steps 1–4 for the RH striker installation.
6.

Torque the LH and RH striker bolts to 16.5 Nm (Figure 53).

Figure 53

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Second Row Seat Back Modification
NOTE: The sections of upholstery and carpet that are cut as part of this procedure will be covered by a trim bezel.
1. Press down on the center of the 2nd row seat back along the carpet and upholstery seam to locate the hidden seat
latch. (Figure 54). The latch can be felt as two cavities under the carpet and upholstery.

Figure 54
2. Trace the latch cavities with chalk as a guideline if needed.
3. Cut the carpet and upholstery around the two indentations to expose the latch components (Figure 55).

Figure 55
4. The vertical length is approximately 55 mm and the horizontal total length is about 120 mm (Figures 56 and 57).

Figure 56 (Vertical)
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5. Press down and feel for two horizontal cavities approximately 20 mm in length at the center of the seat back.
6. Cut out the 20 mm cavities, one in the carpet section and one in the upholstery (Figure 58).

Figure 58
7. To ensure fabric integrity and prevent fraying, apply a few drops of super glue to the exposed fabric threads where the
carpet and seat cover meet at the four areas (Figure 59).

Figure 59
8. Install the two center attachment trim clips in the back of the 2nd row seat bezel (Figure 60).

Figure 60

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9. Install the lower half (the carpet side) of the finisher bezel to the seat back.
NOTE: The lower bezel is smaller than the upper bezel.
10. Install the upper half (upholstery side) of the finisher bezel to the seat back (Figure 61). Ensure that the bezel fits
against the seat back frame and snaps onto the strikers. The two center trim clips secure the bezel to the seat frame.

Upper bezel
Lower bezel

Figure 61

Carpet and Trim Installation
1. Install the trunk side trim panel covers.
2. Install the rear footwell carpet.
3. Install the trunk floor carpet.
4. Install the LH and RH side trim panels. Ensure that the left and right trunk lights are connected before fastening fir tree
clips.
5. Install the rear trunk sill panels.
6. Install the LH and RH liftgate carrier sill panels.
NOTE: Ensure that the correct rear liftgate switch is installed in the LH trunk sill panel, depending on whether the vehicle
has a power or manual liftgate.

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Third Row Seat Assembly Installation
1. Inspect the regulatory label on the front of the third row seat assembly (Figure 62) and ensure that it is the correct
seat for the vehicle’s region. Do not install the seat if it has the incorrect regulatory label.

Figure 62 (Regulatory label highlighted)
2. With an assistant, place the seat in position in the rear trunk area (Figure 63).

Figure 63
3. Remove the mounting bracket retaining bolts that are holding the nut inserts in place.
4. Verify that the third row seat mounting bracket holes are aligned with the threaded nut inserts behind the body panel.
5. Thread and hand tighten the third row seat LH and RH mounting bracket bolts.

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6. Ensure that the third row seat mounting brackets are flush with the body panel. If the insulation prevents the mount
from sitting flush, trim the excess insulation or carpet as necessary (Figures 64 and 65).

Figure 64

Figure 65

7. Insert the LH and RH mounting bolts through the seat belt loops.
8. Pull the seat belts aside and tighten the LH and RH mounting bolts (torque 26 Nm). Ensure that the seat belt loops
are facing down when fastening the mounting bolts.
9. Raise the 2nd row seat to the normal upright position.
10. Unfold and latch the third row seat headrest. Lift the third row seatback towards the 2nd row seat. While lifting, ensure
the side latches are engaging correctly into both left and right side strikers (Figures 66 and 67).

Figure 66 (Correct alignment)

Figure 67 (Incorrect alignment)

NOTE: If the latches are aligned too high, the trunk floor carpet is keeping the seat from sitting in the proper position.
Kneel on both sides of the seat cushion, using your body weight to compress the seat and carpet. The carpet should stay
compressed, keeping the hooks in proper alignment permanently.

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Seat Latch Alignment
1. Remove the latch surround trim piece from the third row seat.
2. Secure the third row upper latch to the second row seat. The latch assembly comes with the nuts slightly loose, and
self-aligns to the 2nd row seat striker (Figure 68).

Figure 68
3. With the third row seatback still latched to the 2nd row seat, tighten the 4 latch nuts (torque 5.0 Nm) (Figure 69).

Figure 69
4. Unlatch the third row seat. Reinstall the latch surround trim (Figure 70).

Figure 70

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5. Secure the latch surround trim with the 3 screws (torque 0.5 Nm) (Figure 71).

Figure 71
6. Verify proper latching of the third row seat to the 2nd row seat back for smooth engaging and release.
7. Unlatch and fold the third row seat into the footwell to check for proper fit. Verify for unobstructed movement of the
third row seat assembly entering and exiting the footwell area.

Update Vehicle Configuration
1. Use Toolbox to change the “Rear Facing Seats” configuration variable to Base.

Affected VIN(s)

This information is for reference purposes only. This list is not intended to be the sole information
source for updates.
WARNING: Third row seats in any vehicle built after February 14, 2013 require installation of the
bolt-on rear crossmember. Earlier VINs must be checked to verify the presence of a crossmember.
WARNING: Do NOT install third row seats in the following VINs:
5YJSA1DP4CFS01070
5YJSA1DP1CFS01074
5YJSA1DP5CFS01076
5YJSA1DP7CFS01080
5YJSA1DP2CFS01083
5YJSA1DP2CFP01356
5YJSA1CP6CFP01359

5YJSA1DP8CFP01362
5YJSA1CPXCFP01364
5YJSA1DP3CFP01365
5YJSA1DP6CFS01085
5YJSA1DP3CFP01639
5YJSA1DP5CFP01643
5YJSA1CN0CFP01663

5YJSA1DN2CFP01677
5YJSA1DP6CFP01697
5YJSA1CN8CFP01703
5YJSA1DN5CFP01706
5YJSA1DN7CFP01724
5YJSA1CN0CFP01727

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