REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY (for Reclining Seat Type) REMOVAL


  1. PRECAUTION (w/ Rear Seat Side Airbag)

    CAUTION:


    • Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing.

      for Separate Type Yaw Rate Sensor: Click here

      for Built-in Type Yaw Rate Sensor: Click here

    • If the side airbag has deployed, replace the rear seat airbag assembly, rear seatback frame sub-assembly, separate type rear seatback cover and separate type rear seatback pad with a new one.

    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 HEADREST ASSEMBLY

  4. REMOVE REAR CENTER SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY

  5. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY


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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.

  6. 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 as for the LH side.

  7. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK COVER


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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.

  8. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY LH


    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.

  9. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY RH


    1. w/ Rear Seat Side Airbag:


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

    2. Disengage the rear seat belt from the rear seat shoulder belt guide.

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      Disengage the 2 hooks and disconnect the cover.

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

  10. REMOVE CENTER SEATBACK ASSEMBLY


    1. Disconnect the connector.

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      Remove the 2 bolts.

    3. Disengage the hook and remove the center seatback assembly as shown in the illustration.