Removal

SEAT: REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL

1. PRECAUTION

CAUTION:
* Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing.
for Separate Type Yaw Rate Sensor: Separate Type Yaw Rate Sensor
for Built-in Type Yaw Rate Sensor: Built-in Type Yaw Rate Sensor
* If the side airbag was deployed, replace the rear seat airbag assembly, rear side seatback frame sub-assembly, rear side seatback cover sub-assembly and rear side seatback pad with the necessary parts in accordance with the extent of the collision damage.
NOTICE:
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 Service Precautions.

2. REMOVE LUGGAGE TRIM SERVICE HOLE COVER Removal

3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM AUXILIARY BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL

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

NOTICE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Repair Instruction - Initialization.

4. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY

(a) Disengage the hook of the seat cushion from the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.

NOTICE:
Follow the instructions below carefully as the cushion frame can be deformed easily.

(1) Choose a hook to disengage first. Place your hands near the hook as shown in the illustration. Then lift the seat cushion to disengage the hook.

Standard Measurement

(2) Repeat the step above for the other hook.

(b) Remove the rear seat cushion assembly.

5. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION LOCK HOOK

(a) Disengage the claw and remove the rear seat cushion lock hook.

NOTICE:
Rear seat cushion lock hooks must not be reused.

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

6. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY RH

(a) Fold down the rear seatback assembly RH.

(b) Disengage the 3 fasteners as shown in the illustration.

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NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

7. REMOVE NO. 2 ROOM PARTITION COVER

(a) Using a moulding remover, disengage the claw and guide, and remove the No. 2 room partition cover.

8. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Disconnect the rear seat inner with center belt assembly LH from the rear seat center shoulder belt guide.

(b) Pull the cable in the direction shown in the illustration to release the rear seatback lock and then fold the rear seatback assembly LH forward.

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(d) Remove the 2 bolts and rear seatback assembly LH.

NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

9. REMOVE REAR SIDE SEATBACK ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Disconnect the rear seat outer belt from the rear seat shoulder belt guide LH.

(b) Disconnect the connector.

(c) Remove the 2 bolts.

(d) Disengage the hook and remove the rear side seatback assembly LH.

10. REMOVE REAR SIDE SEATBACK ASSEMBLY RH

(a) Disconnect the rear seat outer belt from the rear seat shoulder belt guide RH.

(b) Disconnect the connector.

(c) Remove the 2 bolts.

(d) Disengage the hook and remove the rear side seatback assembly RH.