REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY (for Power Seat): Removal

CAUTION: Wear protective gloves. Sharp areas on the seatback spring, seat adjuster and seat cushion spring may injure your hands.

HINT:

Before removing the rear seat, make sure to move the seat to the position that is 37 mm (1.46 in.) from the rearmost position.

REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH (See REMOVAL )
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

NOTE: After the engine switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately 6 minutes to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, wait 6 minutes or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY LH

Detach the 2 front hooks of the seat cushion from the seat cushion adjuster.

NOTE:

If areas close to the insertion location of the rear seat cushion lock hooks (A) are not lifted straight up, the cushion frame may become deformed.
When lifting the rear seat cushion assembly, lift it quickly so that force is applied directly to the hooks. Do not lift it slowly.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Seat Cushion Assembly Hooks

Specification

REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY LH

Area	Measurement
a	114 mm (4.49 in.)
b	100 mm (3.94 in.)

Remove the seat cushion.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
w/ Climate Control Seat System:
Disconnect the connector.

REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY CENTER
1. Detach the front hook of the seat cushion from the vehicle body.
  NOTE: The cushion frame deforms easily. To avoid deforming the seat cushion, place your hands near the hook, and then pull up on the seat cushion.
2. Remove the seat cushion.
  NOTE: Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Rear Seat Cushion Assembly
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REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY LH
1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the outer belt anchor.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Outer Belt Anchor Bolt
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2. Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws to open the cap of the rear seat shoulder belt guide.
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  
  Fig 4: Detaching Claws To Open Cap Of Rear Seat Shoulder Belt Guide
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3. Remove the seat belt from the belt guide.
4. Remove the bolt and pry out the junction block.
  1. Disconnect the 3 connectors.
    
    Fig 5: Identifying Junction Block Bolt
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5. Disconnect the connectors and wire harness clamps.
  
  Fig 6: Locating Connectors And Wire Harness Clamps
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6. Detach the seatback's upper rear side fastening tape. Using a clip remover, detach the clip.
  
  Fig 7: Identifying Seatback's Upper Rear Side Fastening Tape
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7. Remove the 2 nuts from the lower part of the seatback, and disconnect the air duct from the vehicle.
8. Disconnect the seat adjuster and seatback, and lift the seatback upwards to remove it.
  NOTE: Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY CENTER
1. Lower the center armrest.
2. Raise the headrest.
  
  Fig 8: Identifying Rear Seatback Headrest
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3. Detach the 2 clips. Then detach the hook by lowering the rear seat armrest hole board, and remove the board.
  
  Fig 9: Locating Board Clips
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4. Remove the 2 bolts, nut and seatback center.
  
  Fig 10: Identifying Seatback Center Bolts
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5. Connect the connector.
  NOTE: Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SEAT ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 4 bolts, nut and seat adjuster.
  NOTE: Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
2. w/ Climate Control Seat System:
  Remove the air duct from the vehicle body.
  
  Fig 11: Identifying Seat Adjuster Bolts And Nuts
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REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SEAT ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY
HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the No. 2 seat adjuster.
REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY LH
1. Remove the 4 nuts and seatback adjuster.
  NOTE: Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
  
  Fig 12: Identifying Seatback Adjuster Nuts
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REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the LH side.