Rear Seat Cushion Removal/Installation: Notes

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CAUTION:

When performing the procedure with a rear seat cushion removed from the vehicle, perform the procedure on a clean cloth so as not to damage or dirty the seat.

While moving the rear seat cushion lock lever in the direction of arrows (1) shown in the figure, lift up the rear seat cushion in the direction of arrows (2) and detach the rear seat cushion lock from the rear seat cushion.

Fig 1: Moving Rear Seat Cushion Lock Lever
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Verify that the rear buckle is folded into the rear seat cushion groove as shown in the figure.

Fig 2: Rear Buckle Location
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Insert your right hand into the position where the hook can be felt from the underside of the rear seat cushion in the posture shown in the figure, and insert your left hand between the rear seat cushion and the rear seat back.

Fig 3: Removing Hook From Rear Seat Cushion
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While pressing the rear seat cushion in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure, lift up the hook in the direction of arrow (2), move it in the direction of arrow (3), and detach it from the center hinge.

Fig 4: Pressing Rear Seat Cushion
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Remove the rear seat cushion.
Install in the reverse order of removal. (See REAR SEAT CUSHION INSTALLATION NOTE .)