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Removal [08/2021 - ]: Procedure

  1. PRECAUTION 
    NOTE:

    After turning the engine switch (for Gasoline Model) or power switch (for HV Model) 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 [04/2018 - ]

  2. REMOVE LUGGAGE TRIM SERVICE HOLE COVER (for HV Model) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  3. REMOVE SPARE WHEEL COVER ASSEMBLY (w/ Seat Heater System) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  4. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT INNER TRIM PAD (w/ Seat Heater System) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

  5. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL 

    for A25A-FXS:

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

    for 2GR-FKS:

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

    for A25A-FKS:

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

    WARNING:
    • Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
    • If an airbag deploys for any reason, it may cause a serious injury.
    GTY684647Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 rear seat headrest assemblies.
  7. DISCONNECT REAR CENTER SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, disconnect the rear center seat outer belt assembly as shown in the illustration.
      GTY904664Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Protective Tape
      Insert Screwdriver Here
  8. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY 
    1. w/ Seat Heater System (for LH Side):
      GTY931667Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Disconnect the 2 connectors.
      2. Disengage the 2 clamps.
    2. w/ Seat Heater System (for RH Side):
      GTY863102Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Disconnect the 2 connectors.
      2. Disengage the 2 clamps.
    3. for Gasoline Model 2WD:
      1. Lift the front edge of the rear seat cushion assembly as shown in the illustration and disengage the 2 rear seat cushion frame hooks on the front side of the rear seat cushion assembly from the rear seat cushion lock hooks.
        GTY876330Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *a Rear Seat Cushion Frame Hook (Front Side)
        *b Rear Seat Cushion Frame Hook (Rear Side)
        Remove in this Direction (1)
        Remove in this Direction (2)
        NOTE:

        Be sure to hold the parts of the seat cushion assembly directly next to the rear seat cushion frame hooks when lifting it. Lifting a different part of the cushion may deform the rear seat cushion frame.

        HINT: 

        When lifting the rear seat cushion assembly, make sure to hold the area shown in the illustration.

      2. Disengage the 2 rear seat cushion frame hooks on the rear side of the rear seat cushion assembly as shown in the illustration and remove the rear seat cushion assembly.
        NOTE:

        Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

    4. for Gasoline Model AWD:
      1. Lift the front edge of the rear seat cushion assembly as shown in the illustration and disengage the 2 rear seat cushion frame hooks on the front side of the rear seat cushion assembly from the rear seat cushion lock hooks and remove it.
        GTY1015260Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *a Rear Seat Cushion Frame Hook (Front Side)
        Remove in this Direction
        NOTE:
        • Be sure to hold the parts of the seat cushion assembly directly next to the rear seat cushion frame hooks when lifting it. Lifting a different part of the cushion may deform the rear seat cushion frame.
        • Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

        HINT: 

        When lifting the rear seat cushion assembly, make sure to hold the area shown in the illustration.

    5. for HV Model:
      1. Lift the front edge of the rear seat cushion assembly as shown in the illustration and disengage the 2 rear seat cushion frame hooks on the front side of the rear seat cushion assembly from the rear seat cushion lock hooks.
        NOTE:

        Be sure to hold the parts of the seat cushion assembly directly next to the rear seat cushion frame hooks when lifting it. Lifting a different part of the cushion may deform the rear seat cushion frame.

        GTY871909Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *a Rear Seat Cushion Frame Hook (Front Side)
        *b Rear Seat Cushion Frame Hook (Rear Side)
        Remove in this Direction (1)
        Remove in this Direction (2)

        HINT: 

        When lifting the rear seat cushion assembly, make sure to hold the area shown in the illustration.

      2. Disengage the 2 rear seat cushion frame hooks on the rear side of the rear seat cushion assembly as shown in the illustration and remove the rear seat cushion assembly.
        NOTE:

        Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

  9. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION LOCK HOOK 
    1. Disengage the 2 claws to remove the rear seat cushion lock hook as shown in the illustration.
      GTY850355Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction

      HINT: 

      Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  10. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Fold the rear seatback assembly LH forward.
    2. w/ Seat Heater System:
      GTY872983Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Disengage the clamp.
    3. Disengage the fastener.
      GTY873761Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Fastener
    4. Remove the 2 bolts.
      GTY931816Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Disengage the 2 guides and remove the rear seatback assembly LH.
      NOTE:

      Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

  11. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY RH 
    1. Fold the rear seatback assembly RH forward.
    2. w/ Seat Heater System:
      GTY872979Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Disengage the clamp.
    3. Disengage the fastener.
      GTY862065Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Fastener
    4. Remove the 2 bolts.
      GTY931814Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Disengage the 2 guides and remove the rear seatback assembly RH.
      NOTE:

      Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

  12. REMOVE REAR SIDE SEATBACK ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Disconnect the cable from the 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 [08/2021 - ]

    2. Disconnect the rear side seatback assembly LH connector.
      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.)
        GTY744276Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *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.

    3. Remove the bolt.
      GTY942571Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
    4. Disengage the hook and remove the rear side seatback assembly LH as shown in the illustration.
      NOTE:

      Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

  13. REMOVE REAR SIDE SEATBACK ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

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