REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

  1. PRECAUTION

    CAUTION:

    • Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Click here.

    • If the side airbag was deployed, replace the rear seat airbag assembly, rear side seatback frame sub-assembly, rear side seatback cover sub-assembly and rear side seatback pad with the necessary parts in accordance with the extent of the collision damage.

    Note

    After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work Click here.

  2. REMOVE LUGGAGE TRIM SERVICE HOLE COVER

    1. Disengage the claw to remove the luggage trim service hole cover.

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  3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM AUXILIARY BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL

    CAUTION:

    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary 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.

  4. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY

    1. 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.

      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.

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

      2. Repeat the step above for the other hook.

    2. Remove the rear seat cushion assembly.

  5. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION LOCK HOOK

    1. Disengage the claw and remove the rear seat cushion lock hook.

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      Note

      Rear seat cushion lock hooks must not be reused.

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.

  6. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY RH

    1. Fold down the rear seatback assembly RH.

    2. Disengage the 3 fasteners as shown in the illustration.

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      *1 Fastener

    3. Remove the 2 bolts and rear seatback assembly RH.

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      Note

      Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

  7. REMOVE NO. 2 ROOM PARTITION COVER

    1. Using a moulding remover, disengage the claw and guide, and remove the No. 2 room partition cover.

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  8. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY LH

    1. Disconnect the rear seat inner with center belt assembly LH from the rear seat center shoulder belt guide.

    2. Pull the cable in the direction shown in the illustration to release the rear seatback lock and then fold the rear seatback assembly LH forward.

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    3. Disengage the 2 fasteners as shown in the illustration.

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      *1 Fastener

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

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      Note

      Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

  9. REMOVE REAR SIDE SEATBACK ASSEMBLY LH

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

    2. Disconnect the connector.

    3. Remove the 2 bolts.

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

  10. REMOVE REAR SIDE SEATBACK ASSEMBLY RH

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

    2. Disconnect the connector.

    3. Remove the 2 bolts.

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    4. Disengage the hook and remove the rear side seatback assembly RH.