PRECAUTION
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.
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
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.
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.
| a | 100 mm (3.94 in.) or less |
Repeat the step above for the other hook.
Remove the rear seat cushion assembly.
REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION LOCK HOOK
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.
REMOVE INNER LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PAD
Remove the inner luggage compartment trim pad.
REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY LH
Disengage the 2 fasteners as shown in the illustration.
| *1 | Fastener |
Remove the 2 bolts and rear seatback assembly LH.
Note
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY RH
Disengage the 3 fasteners as shown in the illustration.
| *1 | Fastener |
Remove the 2 bolts and rear seatback assembly RH.
Note
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
REMOVE REAR SIDE SEATBACK ASSEMBLY LH
Disconnect the rear seat outer belt from the rear seat shoulder belt guide.
Disconnect the connector.
Remove the 2 bolts.
Disengage the hook and remove the rear side seatback assembly LH.
REMOVE REAR SIDE SEATBACK ASSEMBLY RH
Disconnect the rear seat outer belt from the rear seat shoulder belt guide.
Disconnect the connector.
Remove the 2 bolts.
Disengage the hook and remove the rear side seatback assembly RH.
REMOVE CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT ANCHOR BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Remove the 2 nuts and child restraint seat anchor bracket sub-assembly LH.
REMOVE CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT ANCHOR BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
Remove the 2 nuts and child restraint seat anchor bracket sub-assembly RH.