REAR DOOR COURTESY SWITCH REMOVAL

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.

  • The procedure described below is for the LH side.


  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY (for Fold Down Seat Type)


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

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

      Note

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


      1. 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.

      2. Repeat the step above for the other hook.

    2. Remove the rear seat cushion assembly.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

  4. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION LOCK HOOK (for Fold Down Seat Type)


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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 LH side and RH side.

  5. REMOVE REAR SIDE SEATBACK ASSEMBLY (for Fold Down Seat Type)


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

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      Remove the bolt.

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

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

  6. REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY (for Reclining Seat Type)

  7. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY (for Reclining Seat Type)


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

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

      Note

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


      1. 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.

      2. Repeat the step above for the other hook.

    2. w/ Seat Heater System:


      1. Disconnect the 2 seat heater connectors.

    3. Remove the rear seat cushion assembly.

  8. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION LOCK HOOK (for Reclining Seat Type)


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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 as for the LH side.

  9. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK COVER (for Reclining Seat Type)


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      Disengage the 4 claws and remove the 2 rear seatback covers.

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  10. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY (for Reclining Seat Type)


    1. w/ Rear Seat Side Airbag:


      1. Disconnect each connector and clamp from the child restraint seat anchor bracket sub-assembly LH.

    2. Disengage the 2 rear seat belts from the 2 rear seat shoulder belt guides.

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      Disengage the 2 hooks and disconnect the cover.

    4. Remove the 2 nuts, 2 bolts and rear seatback assembly LH.

  11. REMOVE REAR DOOR COURTESY LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY


    1. Disconnect the connector.

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      Using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the screw and rear door courtesy light switch assembly.