Front Seat Assembly: Removal

HINT:

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

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
   CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
2. REMOVE SEAT TRACK OUTER COVER LH 
   1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 3 claws and remove the seat track outer cover.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 1: Removing Seat Track Outer Cover

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3. REMOVE SEAT TRACK INNER BRACKET COVER LH 
   1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and remove the seat track inner bracket cover.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 2: Removing Seat Track Inner Bracket Cover

      Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
4. REMOVE FRONT SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY 
5. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY 
   1. Lift up the seat track adjusting handle and move the seat to the rearmost position.
   2. Remove the 2 bolts on the front side of the seat.
   3. Lift up the seat track adjusting handle and move the seat to the foremost position.
   4. Remove the 2 bolts on the rear side of the seat.
   5. Disconnect the connectors under the seat. Then remove the front seat.
      NOTE: Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.