Third Seat: Removal

CAUTION:

Third-row seats are heavy. When removing and installing them, always work in a team of two or more persons.
Be careful not to damage the vehicle when taking out the seat from the vehicle.

Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor, Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
Remove the floor mat side, floor mat center, and box sub-trunk assembly.

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NOTE: Remove the clips for the backrest back side mat of the third seat.

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Release the claws, and then remove the cover bolt third front.

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Disconnect the seating sensor connector.
Remove the bolts, and remove the third-row seat assembly.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the rear air conditioning system piping when taking out the seat from the vehicle.

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