Disassembly (2006/01-)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

Do not use seat accessories (such as cushions or covers) that cover the front seat. Also, do not modify or replace the upholstery of the front seat. Doing so may prevent the front passenger airbag system from activating correctly, disable the system or cause the front passenger airbag to inflate accidentally, and result in death or serious injury.
Wear protective gloves. Sharp areas on the seatback frame and seat adjuster may injure your hands.

HINT:

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

REMOVE FRONT SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY
REMOVE FRONT SEATBACK BOARD SUBASSEMBLY LH
1. Pull the seatback board in the direction indicated by the arrow to detach the 2 claws.
  
  Fig 1: Pulling Seatback Board To Detach Claws
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2. Pull the seatback board in the direction indicated by the arrow to detach the 2 hooks.
  Then remove the seatback board.
  
  Fig 2: Pulling Seatback Board To Detach Hooks
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REMOVE FRONT SEAT CUSHION SHIELD LH
1. Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 power seat switch knobs.
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
2. Remove the 4 screws.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Front Seat Cushion Shield Screws
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3. Disconnect the connectors as shown in Fig 4 and remove the cushion shield.
  
  Fig 4: Disconnecting Connectors
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4. Remove the 3 screws and power seat switch from the cushion shield.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Power Seat Switch
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5. Remove the 2 screws and lumbar support switch from the cushion shield.
REMOVE FRONT SEAT INNER BELT ASSEMBLY LH
1. Detach the clamp and disconnect the connector.
2. Remove the bolt and belt.
  
  Fig 6: Removing Front Seat Inner Belt Assembly LH
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REMOVE FRONT SEAT CUSHION SHIELD INNER LH
1. Remove the 3 screws and cushion shield inner.
  
  Fig 7: Removing Front Seat Cushion Shield Inner
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REMOVE SEAT TRACK LOWER RAIL PROTECTOR
1. Remove the screw.
2. Detach the claws and remove the rail protector.
  
  Fig 8: Removing Seat Track Lower Rail Protector
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REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 SEAT CUSHION SHIELD INNER LH
1. Remove the screw and cushion shield inner.
  
  Fig 9: Removing Front No. 1 Seat Cushion Shield Inner LH
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REMOVE FRONT SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 4 bolts and detach the clamps. Then remove the seat cushion.
  
  Fig 10: Removing Seat Cushion
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REMOVE FRONT SEAT CUSHION COVER
1. Detach the hooks.
2. Remove the hog rings and seat cushion cover (with pad) from the seat cushion frame.
3. Remove the hog rings and seat cushion cover from the seat cushion pad.
  
  Fig 11: Identifying Seat Cushion Cover
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REMOVE FRONT SEAT CUSHION HEATER
1. Turn the seat cushion cover inside out.
2. Remove the seat wires.
  
  Fig 12: Removing Seat Wires
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3. Remove the tack pins which are fastened to the heater.
  
  Fig 13: Removing Tack Pins
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4. Remove the seat heater from the seat cushion cover.
REMOVE OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SENSOR (for Front Passenger Side)
1. Remove the occupant classification sensor (see REMOVAL ).
REMOVE FRONT SEATBACK ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the hog rings.
2. Detach the hooks as shown in Fig 14.
  
  Fig 14: Detaching Hooks
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3. Disconnect the connectors.
4. Remove the 4 bolts and seatback.
  
  Fig 15: Removing Seatback
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  NOTE: When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
5. Remove the screw and reclining adjuster inside shield RH.
6. w/ Front seat side airbag: Disconnect the side airbag connector.
  NOTE: When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
7. Remove the screw and reclining adjuster inside shield LH.
REMOVE FRONT ARMREST ASSEMBLY LH
1. Using a screwdriver, remove the No. 1 seat armrest cap.
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
2. Remove the bolt and armrest.
3. Remove the bush.
REMOVE FRONT SEATBACK COVER
1. w/o Front seat side airbag:
  Remove the hog rings.
2. w/Front seat side airbag:
  Remove the hog rings, clamps and 2 bolts.
3. Remove the 2 headrest supports.
4. Remove the hog rings and seatback cover (with pad) from the seatback frame.
  
  Fig 16: Removing Hog Rings And Seatback Cover (With Pad)
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5. Remove the hog rings, wires and seatback cover from the seatback pad.
  
  Fig 17: Removing Seatback Cover
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REMOVE FRONT SEATBACK HEATER
1. Turn the seatback cover inside out.
2. Remove the seat wires.
3. Remove the tack pins which are fastened to the seat heater.
4. Remove the seat heater from the seatback cover.
  
  Fig 18: Removing Front Seatback Heater
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REMOVE LUMBAR SUPPORT ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 2 bolts and lumbar support adjuster.
2. Remove the spacer.
  
  Fig 19: Removing Lumbar Support Adjuster
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REMOVE OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION ECU (for Front Passenger Side)
1. Remove the occupant classification ECU (see OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION ECU ).
REMOVE SEAT POSITION CONTROL RELAY
1. Disconnect the connectors.
2. Remove the 2 bolts and control relay.
REMOVE SEAT POSITION AIRBAG SENSOR
1. Remove the bolt and airbag sensor.
2. Disconnect the connector.
  
  Fig 20: Removing Seat Position Airbag Sensor
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