Second-Row Seat Back Trim Removal/Installation

Remove the headrest.
Remove the second-row seat armrest.

Fig 1: Second-Row Seat Armrest Bolt And Fastener With Torque Specifications
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Slide the hook A shown below to detach it from the hook B.

Fig 2: Sliding Second-Row Seat Armrest To Hooks
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Raise the seat cushion.

Fig 3: Identifying Seat Back And Seat Cushion
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Fold the seat back forward.
Remove the second-row seat back board.

Fig 4: Removing Second-Row Seat Back Board
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Raise the seat back.
Release the pole guide tabs in the direction of arrow (1) shown below, then pull the pole guide out in the direction of arrow (2).

Fig 5: Releasing Pole Guide Tabs
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Remove the second-row seat back trim and the second-row seat pad from the second-row seat back frame.
Remove the rings C in the order of (3), (4), (5), (6), then remove the second-row seat back trim from the second-row seat back pad.
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to damage the ring C when removing/installing it. If a damaged ring C is used, it could result in improper installation of the second-row seat cushion trim and the second-row cushion pad.
- If the ring C is damaged, replace the ring C with a new one.
Fig 6: Identifying Second-Row Seat Cushion Pad And Rings C
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Install in the reverse order of removal.