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Removal [02/2014 - 11/2016]: Procedure

  1. PRECAUTION 
    NOTE:

    After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.

    Refer to PRECAUTION [02/2014 - 11/2016]

  2. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  3. REMOVE NO. 3 DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  4. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL 
    WARNING:

    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

    NOTE:

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

    Refer to INITIALIZATION [02/2014 - 11/2016]

  5. REMOVE FRONT SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the front seat headrest assembly from the front seat assembly.
  6. REMOVE FRONT OUTER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER 
    1. Lift up the seat track adjusting handle and move the front seat assembly to the rearmost position.
    2. Disengage the 2 claws as shown in the illustration.
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    3. Disengage the 2 guides to remove the front outer seat track bracket cover as shown in the illustration.
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  7. REMOVE FRONT INNER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER 
    1. Disengage the 2 claws as shown in the illustration.
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    2. Disengage the 2 guides to remove the front inner seat track bracket cover as shown in the illustration.
      GTY447380Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. REMOVE SEAT TRACK COVER 
    1. Lift up the seat track adjusting handle and move the front seat assembly to the foremost position.
    2. Disengage the 2 claws as shown in the illustration.
      GTY455507Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Disengage the 2 guides to remove the seat track cover as shown in the illustration.
      GTY447375Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. REMOVE INNER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER 
    1. Disengage the 2 claws as shown in the illustration.
      GTY447373Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disengage the 2 guides to remove the inner seat track bracket cover as shown in the illustration.
      GTY447379Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts on the rear side of the front seat assembly.
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    2. Lift up the seat track adjusting handle and move the front seat assembly to the rearmost position.
    3. Remove the 2 bolts on the front side of the front seat assembly.
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    4. Lift up the seat track adjusting handle and move the front seat assembly to the center position.
    5. Operate the reclining adjuster release handle and move the seatback to the upright position.
    6. Disconnect the front seat airbag assembly connector under the front seat assembly.
      NOTE:

      When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

      1. Push down the white housing lock and slide the yellow CPA. (At this time, the connector cannot be disconnected yet.)
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        *a White Housing Lock
        *b Yellow CPA
        Slide
      2. Push down the white housing lock again and disconnect the connector.
        NOTE:

        Do not push down the part (A) shown in the illustration when disconnecting the connector.

    7. Disconnect the front seat airbag sub-assembly RH connector under the front seat assembly.
      NOTE:

      When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

      1. Slide the slider to release the lock, and then disconnect the connector.
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        *a Slider - -
        Slide - -
    8. Disconnect each connector and disengage each clamp under the front seat assembly.
    9. Remove the front seat assembly.
      NOTE:

      Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

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