CAUTION:
Wear protective gloves. Sharp areas on the parts may injure your hands.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.
The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.
PRECAUTION
Note
After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Click here.
REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH
Remove the 6 clips and cowl top ventilator louver RH.
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
Note
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY LH
Detach the 2 front hooks of the rear seat cushion assembly LH from the rear No. 2 seat adjuster assembly.
Note
If the areas close to the insertion location of the rear seat cushion lock hooks (A) are not lifted straight up, the cushion spring may become deformed.
When lifting the rear seat cushion assembly, lift it quickly so that force is applied directly to the hooks. Do not lift it slowly.
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Detach the rear hook of the rear seat cushion assembly LH to remove the rear seat cushion assembly LH from the rear seatback spring assembly LH.
Note
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
Disconnect the connector.
REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY RH
Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal.
Operate the ottoman switch to move the ottoman to the return position.
Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
Note
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
| *1 | Protective Tape |
| *2 | Seat Cover Hook |
| *3 | Nut |
| *4 | Rear Seat Cushion Lock Hook |
| *5 | Rear Hook |
Put protective tape as shown in the illustration.
Remove the 2 seat cushion cover hooks.
Remove the 2 nuts and disconnect the seat cushion ottoman part.
Lift the corners of the rear seat cushion assembly RH to disconnect the 2 rear seat cushion lock hooks.
Note
If the areas close to the insertion location of the rear seat cushion lock hooks (cushion assembly corners) are not lifted straight up, the cushion spring may become deformed.
When lifting the rear seat cushion assembly, lift it quickly so that force is applied directly to the hooks. Do not lift it slowly.
Detach the rear hook of the rear seat cushion assembly RH to remove the rear seat cushion assembly RH from the rear seatback spring assembly RH.
Note
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
Disconnect the connector.
REMOVE REAR CENTER SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY (w/ Center Seat)
Detach the front hook of the rear center seat cushion assembly from the vehicle body.
Note
The cushion frame deforms easily. To avoid deforming the rear center seat cushion assembly, place your hands near the hook, and then pull up on the rear center seat cushion assembly.
Detach the rear hook of the rear center seat cushion assembly to remove the rear center seat cushion assembly from the center seatback frame sub-assembly.
Note
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
REMOVE REAR SEAT CENTER ARMREST ASSEMBLY (w/ Center Seat)
Lower the rear seat center armrest assembly.
Raise the rear center seat headrest assembly.
Detach the 2 clips.
Detach the hook by lowering the rear seat armrest hole board, and remove it.
Remove the 2 bolts, nut and rear seat center armrest assembly.
Note
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
Disconnect the 2 connectors.
REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX (w/ Rear Console Box)
REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY LH
Remove the bolt and disconnect the anchor part of the rear seat 3 point type belt assembly LH.
Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and open the 2 caps of the rear seat shoulder belt guide.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Disconnect the rear seat 3 point type belt assembly from the shoulder belt guide.
Remove the bolt and pull out the junction block.
Disconnect the 2 connectors.
Detach the 7 wire harness clamps and disconnect the 3 connectors.
| *1 | Fastening Tape |
Detach the 3 pieces of fastening tape and using a clip remover, detach the clip.
Remove the 2 nuts and disconnect the air duct from the vehicle.
Disconnect the rear seatback assembly LH from the rear No. 2 seat adjuster assembly and lift the rear seatback assembly LH upwards to remove it.
Note
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY RH
Remove the bolt and disconnect the anchor part of the rear seat 3 point type belt assembly RH.
Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and open the 2 caps of the rear seat shoulder belt guide.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Remove the seat belt from the shoulder belt guide.
Remove the bolt and pull out the junction block.
Disconnect the 3 connectors.
Detach the 6 wire harness clamps and disconnect the 3 connectors.
Remove the nut, detach the 2 claws and disconnect the air hose.
Detach the 3 pieces of fastening tape and using a clip remover, detach the clip.
Remove the 2 nuts and disconnect the air duct from the vehicle.
Disconnect the rear seatback assembly RH from the rear No. 2 seat adjuster assembly and lift the rear seatback assembly RH upwards to remove it.
Note
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
| *1 | Air Hose |
| *2 | Fastening Tape |
| *3 | Air Duct |
REMOVE REAR SEAT SHOULDER BELT GUIDE LH
Remove the 3 screws and rear seat shoulder belt guide LH.
REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 pins and rear seat headrest assembly.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure to remove the rear seat headrest assembly on the other side.
REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST SUPPORT
Detach the 4 claws to remove the 2 rear seat headrest supports.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure to remove the rear seat headrest support on the other side.
REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SEAT HEADREST ADJUSTER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Detach the wire harness clamp and disconnect the 2 connectors.
Remove the 2 bolts.
Detach the 2 claws to remove the rear No. 1 seat headrest adjuster sub-assembly LH.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure to remove the rear No. 1 seat headrest adjuster sub-assembly on the other side.
REMOVE POSITION CONTROL ECU ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the 2 connectors.
Remove the 2 nuts and position control ECU assembly.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure to remove the position control ECU assembly on the other side.
REMOVE REAR SEAT CLIMATE CONTROL ECU LH
Disconnect the 2 connectors.
Remove the 2 nuts and rear seat climate control ECU LH.
REMOVE SEAT HEATER CONTROL SUB-ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the connector.
Detach the guide and remove the seat heater control sub-assembly.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure to remove the seat heater control sub-assembly on the other side.
REMOVE REAR SEAT COVER CAP LH
Detach the 5 claws to remove the rear seat cover cap LH.
REMOVE REAR SEAT LOCK BASE LH
Remove the 3 screws and rear seat lock base LH.
REMOVE REAR SEATBACK COVER WITH PAD LH
Remove the nut and detach the seatback cover bracket.
Disconnect the connector.
Detach the 8 hooks and remove the 19 hog rings and rear seatback cover with pad LH from the rear seatback spring assembly LH.
| *1 | Seatback Cover Bracket | *2 | Hook |
REMOVE SEPARATE TYPE REAR SEATBACK COVER LH
Remove the 10 hog rings and separate type rear seatback cover LH from the rear seatback pad LH.
REMOVE REAR SEAT SHOULDER BELT GUIDE RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR SEAT CLIMATE CONTROL ECU RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR SEAT COVER CAP RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR SEAT LOCK BASE RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR SEATBACK COVER WITH PAD RH
Remove the nut and detach the seatback cover bracket.
Disconnect the connector.
Detach the 7 hooks and remove the 20 hog rings and rear seatback cover with pad RH from the rear seatback spring assembly RH.
| *1 | Seatback Cover Bracket | *2 | Hook |
REMOVE SEPARATE TYPE REAR SEATBACK COVER RH
Remove the 22 hog rings and separate type rear seatback cover RH from the rear seatback pad RH.