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Rear Seat Assembly: Removal

  1. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY 
    1. Detach the 2 front hooks of the seat cushion from the vehicle body.
      NOTE: Follow the instructions below carefully as the cushion frame deforms easily.
      1. Choose a hook to detach first. Place your hands near the hook as shown in the illustration. Then lift the seat cushion to detach the hook.
      2. Repeat the above procedure for the other hook.
    2. Detach the rear hook of the seat cushion from the seatback.
    3. Remove the seat cushion.
    Fig 1: Identifying Front Hooks Of Seat Cushion
    G06015133Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY (for LH Side) 
  3. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK OUTER HINGE COVER (for LH Side) 
    1. Disengage the 4 claws and remove the rear seatback outer hinge cover.
    Fig 2: Identifying Rear Seatback Outer Hinge Cover Claws
    G06037273Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK INNER HINGE COVER (for LH Side) 
    1. Disengage the 4 claws and remove the rear seatback inner hinge cover.
    Fig 3: Identifying Rear Seatback Inner Hinge Cover Claws
    G06037274Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and the rear seatback assembly LH.
  6. REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY (for RH Side) 
  7. REMOVE REAR SEAT CENTER HEADREST ASSEMBLY 
  8. DISCONNECT REAR SEAT CENTER OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  9. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK OUTER HINGE COVER (for RH Side) 
    1. Disengage the 4 claws and remove the rear seatback outer hinge cover.
    Fig 4: Identifying Rear Seatback Assembly LH And Bolts
    G06037275Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    Fig 5: Identifying Rear Seatback Outer Hinge Cover Claws
    G06037276Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK INNER HINGE COVER (for RH Side) 
    1. Disengage the 4 claws and remove the rear seatback inner hinge cover.
    Fig 6: Identifying Rear Seatback Assembly LH And Bolts
    G06037277Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY RH 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and the rear seatback assembly RH.
    Fig 7: Identifying Rear Seatback Assembly RH And Bolts
    G06037278Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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