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Third Seat: Disassembly

  1. Prior to starting work, check the following precautions. Ref. to SEATS>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>CAUTION .
  2. Remove the third-row seats. Ref. to SEATS>THIRD SEAT>REMOVAL .
  3. Remove the headrest assembly.
  4. Remove the J-hooks, and remove the cover third-row seat cushion and the seat pad assembly cushion third.
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  5. Remove the seat belt.
    1. Remove the bolts, then remove the belt assembly third INN.
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    2. Remove the bolts, then remove the belt assembly third INN CTR.
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    3. Remove the bolts, then remove the belt assembly third INN RH.
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  6. Remove the board backrest.
    1. Remove the cover tether.
      CAUTION:
      • Removing forcibly may damage the claws of the cover tether.
      • Do not reuse the cover tether if its claw is damaged.
      • Pay attention to the burrs on the panel edge.
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      NOTE:
      • If the cover tether is difficult to remove, release the board backrest first.
      • Remove the cover tether while pulling up the pad & cover by inserting your hand from the inside of board backrest and pad.
    2. Remove the following items and turn over the cover third-row seat backrest.
      • Plastic fastener
      • Clip
      • J-fastener
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    3. Remove the strap rising from the arm located in the seat frame.
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  7. Remove the cover third-row seat backrest and the seat pad assembly backrest third.
    1. Remove the strap reclining from the arm located in the seat frame.
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      NOTE: Remember the strap routing.
    2. Remove the screws to remove the strap guide.
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    3. Remove the bushing headrest.
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      NOTE: Catch the tip of the bushing headrest with pliers and push it outward from the inside of seat to remove it.
    4. Open the cap of the finisher cushion side frame third, and remove the bolt inside.

      Preparation tool: 

      TORX® T40

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    5. Remove the J-hooks, and remove the cover third-row seat backrest and the seat pad assembly backrest third from the seat frame assembly.
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  8. Remove the screws, and then remove the back side cover.
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  9. Release the screws, clips and claws, and then remove the following items.
    • Finisher cushion side frame third outside LH/RH
    • Finisher B LWR reclining outside LH/RH
    • Finisher cushion side frame third inside LH/RH
    • Finisher B LWR reclining inside LH/RH
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  10. Remove the screws, and then remove the following parts.
    • Finisher A LWR reclining assembly outside LH/RH
    • Reclining base cover LH/RH
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  11. Remove each seat cable.
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  12. Remove the seat surface from the seat pad.
    1. Remove the hog rings, then remove the cover third-row seat backrest.
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    2. Remove the hog rings, then remove the cover third-row seat cushion.
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  13. Remove the screws, and then remove the following parts.
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