PRECAUTION (w/ Rear Seat Side Airbag)
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 (w/ Rear Seat Side Airbag)
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 (for Fold Down Seat Type)
Disengage the hook of the seat cushion 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 seat cushion to disengage the hook.
Repeat the step above for the other hook.
Remove the rear seat cushion assembly.
Note
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION LOCK HOOK (for Fold Down Seat Type)
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 LH side and RH side.
REMOVE REAR SIDE SEATBACK ASSEMBLY RH (for Fold Down Seat Type)
Disconnect the rear seat outer belt from the rear seat shoulder belt guide RH.
Remove the bolt.
Disengage the hook and remove the rear side seatback assembly RH.
Note
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY (for Reclining Seat Type)
Disengage the hook of the seat cushion 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 detach first. Place your hands near the hook as shown in the illustration. Then lift the seat cushion to detach the hook.
Repeat the step above for the other hook.
w/ Seat Heater System:
Disconnect the 2 seat heater connectors.
Remove the rear seat cushion assembly.
REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION LOCK HOOK (for Reclining Seat Type)
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 as for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY (for Reclining Seat Type)
REMOVE REAR SEATBACK COVER (for Reclining Seat Type)
Disengage the 4 claws and remove the 2 rear seatback covers.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY RH (for Reclining Seat Type)
w/ Rear Seat Side Airbag:
Disconnect each connector and clamp from the child restraint seat anchor bracket sub-assembly RH.
Disengage the rear seat belt from the rear seat shoulder belt guide.
Disengage the 2 hooks and disconnect the cover.
Remove the 2 nuts, 2 bolts and rear seatback assembly RH.
REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH (for Reclining Seat Type)
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure as for the LH side Click here.
DISCONNECT REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH
Disconnect the rear door opening trim weatherstrip RH.
REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH RH (for Reclining Seat Type)
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure as for the LH side Click here.
REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure as for the LH side Click here.
REMOVE AMPLIFIER ANTENNA ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the 4 connectors and disengage the clamp.
Remove the 2 bolts and amplifier antenna assembly.