Section 445 (Rear Seat (Power Adjuster Type)): Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Lexus LS 430. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

HINT:

When removing the rear seat, lift the headrests up to the highest position.

REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLIES
1. Pull up the front portion of the seat cushion assemblies, then remove them.
2. w/ Seat heater: Disconnect the connector.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Rear Seat Cushion Assemblies
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REMOVE REAR SEAT ARMREST COVER
1. Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 hole covers and 2 screws
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
2. Fold the rear seat armrest cover.
3. Remove the 2 screws and rear seat armrest cover from the center armrest.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Rear Seat Armrest Cover
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REMOVE SEATBACK BOX PLATE
Using a screwdriver, remove the seatback box plate.

HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

Fig 3: Removing Seatback Box Plate
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REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLIES
1. Using a screwdriver, remove the rear seat belt from the belt guide as shown in the illustration.
2. Employ the same manner described above to the other sides.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Rear Seat Belt From Belt Guide
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3. Remove the "A" bolts, "A" nuts and rear seatback assembly RH, then disconnect the connectors.
4. Remove the "B" bolts, "B" nut and rear seatback assembly LH, then disconnect the connectors.
  NOTE: Be careful not to damage the body.
5. w/ Seat heater: Disconnect the connector.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Rear Seatback Assemblies
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REMOVE REAR SEAT ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect the connector.
2. Using a screwdriver, remove the seat track covers.
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
3. Remove the 3 bolts, nut and rear seat adjuster assembly.
4. Employ the same manner described above to the other side.
  NOTE: Be careful not to damage the body.
  
  Fig 6: Removing Rear Seat Adjuster Assembly (LH And RH)
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