PRECAUTION
CAUTION:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Click here.
Note
After turning the engine 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.
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 HEADREST ASSEMBLY
REMOVE REAR CENTER SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY
REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY
| *1 | Rear Seatback Hinge Hook |
Disengage the 2 hooks <A> on the front side of the rear seat cushion assembly from the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.
| a | 100 mm (3.94 in.) or less |
Note
Follow the instructions below carefully as the cushion frame can be deformed easily.
Choose a hook to disengage first. Place your hands near the hook as shown in the illustration. Then lift the rear seat cushion to disengage the hook.
Repeat the step above for the other hook.
Disengage the 2 hooks <B> on the rear side of rear seat cushion assembly from the rear seatback hinge hook.
| *1 | Buckle of the Rear Seat Inner with Center Belt Assembly LH |
| *2 | Buckle of the Rear Seat Inner with Center Belt Assembly RH |
Remove the buckle of the rear seat inner with center belt assembly LH and buckle of the rear seat inner with center belt assembly RH from the rear seat cushion assembly.
w/ Climate Control Seat System:
Disconnect the rear seat heater connector.
Remove the rear seat cushion assembly.
Note
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, disengage the claw and disconnect the rear seat shoulder belt guide LH.
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, disengage the claw and disconnect the rear seat shoulder belt guide RH.
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, disengage the claw and disconnect the rear center seat shoulder belt guide.
Disconnect the 2 rear seat airbag assembly connectors.
| *1 | Clamp |
| *2 | Hook |
| *3 | Rear Seat 3 Point Type Outer Belt Assembly LH |
| *4 | Rear Seat 3 Point Type Outer Belt Assembly RH |
| *5 | Rear Seat Inner with Center Belt Assembly LH |
Disengage the 2 clamps and disconnect the 2 rear seat airbag assembly wire harnesses.
Remove the 4 bolts.
Disconnect the rear seat 3 point type outer belt assembly LH, rear seat 3 point type outer belt assembly RH and rear seat inner with center belt assembly LH from the rear seatback assembly.
Disengage the 3 hooks and remove the rear seatback assembly.
Note
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
REMOVE REAR CENTER SEAT ARMREST ASSEMBLY WITH BOX
| *1 | Hook |
| *2 | Clamp |
Disengage the 2 hooks.
w/ Climate Control Seat System:
Disengage the 3 clamps.
Remove the 2 nuts.
Remove the 4 hog rings.
Disengage the 2 claws and remove the rear center seat armrest assembly with box.
REMOVE REAR SEAT SHOULDER BELT GUIDE LH
Remove the 2 screws.
Disengage the guide and remove the rear seat shoulder belt guide LH.
REMOVE REAR SEAT SHOULDER BELT GUIDE RH
Remove the 2 screws.
Disengage the guide and remove the rear seat shoulder belt guide RH.
REMOVE REAR CENTER SEAT SHOULDER BELT GUIDE
Remove the 2 screws.
Disengage the guide and remove the rear center seat shoulder belt guide.
REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST SUPPORT (for LH Side)
Disengage the 4 claws and remove the 2 rear seat headrest supports.
REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST SUPPORT (for RH Side)
Disengage the 4 claws and remove the 2 rear seat headrest supports.
REMOVE REAR SEATBACK HEATER SUB-ASSEMBLY (BENCH TYPE REAR SEATBACK COVER)
Remove the 30 hog rings.
Remove the 28 hog rings and the bench type rear seatback cover from the bench type rear seatback pad.