Third-Row Seat Back Trim Removal/Installation

Open the cargo net hook cover, remove the bolt.

Fig 1: Opening Cargo Net Hook Cover
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Remove the cargo net hook and cargo net hook cover.

Fig 2: Removing Cargo Net Hook And Cargo Net Hook Cover
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Slide the hook A shown below to detach it from the hook B.

Fig 3: Sliding Hooks
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Remove the child-restraint seat anchor covers.

Fig 4: Removing Child-Restraint Seat Anchor Covers
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Remove the rings C, remove the third-row seat back board.
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 5: Identifying Third-Row Seat Back Board And Rings C
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Remove the screws.

Fig 6: Releasing Pole Guide Tabs
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Release the pole guide tabs in the direction of arrow (1) shown, then pull the pole guide out in the direction of arrow (2).
Remove the rings C from the third-row seat back lower part and backside, then remove the third-row seat back trim and the third-row seat back pad from the third-row seat back frame.
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 7: Releasing Pole Guide Tabs
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Remove the rings C in the order of (3), (4), (5), (6), then remove the third-row seat back trim from the third-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 8: Identifying Second-Row Seat Cushion Pad And Rings C
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Install in the reverse order of removal.