Rear No. 2 Seat Assembly: Removal

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HINT:

Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
The procedures listed below are for the RH side.

REMOVE NO. 2 SEAT HINGE COVER LH
1. Fully tilt the seatback forward.
2. Attach the 2 claws and clip.
  
  Fig 1: Attaching Claws And Clip
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3. Pull the hinge cover in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration to detach the 2 claws. Then, remove the hinge cover.
  
  Fig 2: Pulling Hinge Cover In Direction
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REMOVE NO. 2 SEAT LEG COVER LH
1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 5 claws and remove the leg cover.
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  
  Fig 3: Removing No. 2 Seat Leg Cover
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REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SEAT ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the nut and rear seat cushion wire.
2. Remove the 2 bolts. Then disconnect the seat from the rear No. 2 seat link.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Nut And Rear Seat Cushion Wire
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3. Remove the 2 nuts and the rear No. 2 seat link.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Nuts
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4. Pull the lock release band backward and release the 3 seat cushion locks from the lock strikers.
5. Lift up and remove the seat.
  NOTE: Be careful not to damage the vehicle body,
REMOVE REAR NO. 1 FLOOR MAT SUPPORT SIDE PLATE

Fig 6: Pulling Lock Release Band
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REMOVE NO. 2 SEAT LEG BOX PROTECTOR.
1. Using a clip remover, remove the clip.
2. Detach the clip. Then remove the protector.
  
  Fig 7: Removing Clip And Remove Protector
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