[Driver's side]

Remove the driver's side second row seat assembly [6:4].
(Refer to Rear Seat - "REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY ")
Remove the headrests (A).
1. Press the hooks in the direction of the arrows (1).
2. Remove the headrests (A) by pulling it in the direction of the arrows (1).
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Remove the headrest guides (A) in the direction of the arrows.

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Remove the second row seat recliner knob (A) after removing the screw.

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Remove the second row seat cushion lever garnish (A) after removing the screw.

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Disconnect the walk-in switch connector (A).

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Remove the second row seat cushion shield outer cover (A).

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Remove the second row seat cushion shield inner cover (A) after removing the screw.

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Remove the rear back armrest board cap (A).

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Remove the second row seat armrest assembly (A) after removing the bolt.

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Remove the second row seat lower protectors (A).

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Remove the protectors (A) and clips (B).

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Remove the tether garnish (A).

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Remove the second row seat back mat (A).

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Remove the second row seat lower armrest screws (A).

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Remove the second row seat lower armrest assembly (A).

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Remove the second row seat center hinge mounting bracket assembly (A) after removing the bolt and nuts.
Tightening torque:

21.6 - 26.5 N.m (2.2 - 2.7 kgf.m, 15.9 - 19.5 lb.ft)

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Remove the second row seat armrest mounting cover (A) after removing the screws.

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Remove the second row seat back lower protectors (A).

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Remove the webbing guide cover (A).

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Separate the second row seat center belt (A) after removing the bolt (B).
Tightening torque:

39.2 - 53.9 N.m (4.0 - 5.5 kgf.m, 28.9 - 39.8 lb.ft)

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Remove the second row seat back pad assembly (A).

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Remove the velcro tapes (A) and the hog ring clips (B).

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Remove the second row seat back cover (A) from the second row seat back pad (B).

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