Rear Seat Cushion Removal/Installation: Notes

CAUTION:

• When performing the procedure with a rear seat cushion removed from the vehicle, perform the procedure on a clean cloth so as not to damage or soil the seat.

NOTE:

• When removing the rear seat cushion, perform the procedure in the posture shown in the figure.

Fig 1: Removing Rear Seat Cushion

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1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (with rear seat warmer system) (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
2. Fold the rear seat back.
3. Disconnect the connectors. (with rear seat warmer system)
   Fig 2: Identifying Rear Seat Cushion Connectors

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4. Move the lever in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure, and lift up the rear seat cushion in the direction of arrow (2) shown in the figure while releasing the lock.
   Fig 3: Lifting Up Rear Seat Cushion

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5. Move the hook in the direction of arrow (4) shown in the figure, and set it aside from the center hinge while moving the rear seat cushion in the direction of arrow (3) shown in the figure.
   Fig 4: Setting Hook Aside From Center Hinge

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6. Remove the rear seat cushion in the direction of arrow (5) shown in the figure.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal. (See REAR SEAT INSTALLATION NOTE .)