Front Seat Assembly: Removal

HINT

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

1. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH  (See REMOVAL )
2. REMOVE FRONT SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY 
3. REMOVE REAR OUTER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER LH 
   1. Operate the power seat switch (slide switch) to move the seat to the foremost position.
   2. Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and remove the cover.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 1: Removing Rear Outer Seat Track Bracket Cover

      Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
4. REMOVE REAR INNER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER LH 
   1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and remove the cover.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

   Fig 2: Removing Rear Inner Seat Track Bracket Cover
   Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
5. REMOVE FRONT OUTER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER LH 
   1. Operate the power seat switch (slide switch) to move the seat to the rearmost position.
   2. Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and remove the cover.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 3: Removing Rear Outer Seat Track Bracket Cover

      Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
6. REMOVE FRONT INNER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER LH 
   1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and remove the cover.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 4: Removing Rear Inner Seat Track Bracket Cover

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7. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH 
   1. Disable the Autoaway/Return function by changing the customize parameter (See CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERS ).
      NOTE: Record the current customize parameter setting (whether the Autoaway/Return function is enabled or disabled) in order to restore the current setting after finishing the operation.

      HINT.

      Performing the above operation causes the Autoaway/Return function to be disabled when the engine switch is turned off.

   2. Turn the engine switch on (IG). Operate the tilt and telescopic switch to fully retract and tilt up the steering column assembly.
   3. Turn the engine switch off.
   4. Remove the 2 bolts.
   5. Operate the power seat switch (slide switch) to move the seat to the foremost position.
      Fig 5: Identifying Power Seat Switch Bolts (Moving Seat To Foremost Position)

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   6. Remove the 2 bolts.
   7. Operate the power seat switch (slide switch) and move the seat to the center position, operate the power seat switch (reclining switch) and move the seatback to the upright position, and operate the power seat switch (lifter switch) and move the seat to the uppermost position.
      Fig 6: Identifying Power Seat Switch Bolts (Moving Seat To Uppermost Position)

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   8. for Driver Side:

      Operate the seat variable cushion switch to move the seat cushion to the open position.

   9. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
      Fig 7: Locating Seat Variable Cushion Switch

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

      • w/ Navigation System:

        After the engine switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately 6 minutes to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, wait 6 minutes or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

      • When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See INITIALIZATION ).
   10. Disconnect the connectors under the seat.
   11. Remove the front seat assembly.
       NOTE: Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.