REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL


  1. PRECAUTION

    CAUTION:


    • Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Click here.

    • If the side airbag was deployed, replace the rear seat airbag assembly, rear side seatback frame sub-assembly, rear side seatback cover sub-assembly and rear side seatback pad with the necessary parts in accordance with the extent of the collision damage.

    Note

    After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work Click here.

  2. 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.

  3. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY


    1. Disengage the hook of the seat cushion from the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.

      Note

      Follow the instructions below carefully as the cushion frame can be deformed easily.


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        Choose a hook to disengage first. Place your hands near the hook as shown in the illustration. Then lift the seat cushion to disengage the hook.

        Standard Measurement
        a 100 mm (3.94 in.) or less

      2. Repeat the step above for the other hook.

    2. Remove the rear seat cushion assembly.

  4. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION LOCK HOOK


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      Disengage the claw and remove the rear seat cushion lock hook.

      Note

      Rear seat cushion lock hooks must not be reused.

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.

  5. REMOVE INNER LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PAD


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      Remove the inner luggage compartment trim pad.

  6. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY LH


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      *1 Fastener

      Disengage the 2 fasteners as shown in the illustration.

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      Remove the 2 bolts and rear seatback assembly LH.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

  7. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY RH


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      *1 Fastener

      Disengage the 3 fasteners as shown in the illustration.

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      Remove the 2 bolts and rear seatback assembly RH.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

  8. REMOVE REAR SIDE SEATBACK ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Disconnect the rear seat outer belt from the rear seat shoulder belt guide.

    2. Disconnect the connector.

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      Remove the 2 bolts.

    4. Disengage the hook and remove the rear side seatback assembly LH.

  9. REMOVE REAR SIDE SEATBACK ASSEMBLY RH


    1. Disconnect the rear seat outer belt from the rear seat shoulder belt guide.

    2. Disconnect the connector.

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      Remove the 2 bolts.

    4. Disengage the hook and remove the rear side seatback assembly RH.