Third Row Seat Disassembly/Reassembly
Third Row Seat Disassembly/Reassembly
Special Tools Required
- KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014
*
NOTE:
- Take care not to tear or damage the seat covers.
- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not to kink the cables.
1. Remove the third row seat Third Row Seat Removal/Installation.
2. Remove the head restraint.
3. Remove the seat-back knob (A).
1. Pry up the lower clips with a trim tool.
2. Pull up the lower part of the knob, and release the upper hook (B) from the frame.
3. Disconnect the seat-back cable (C).
4. Pry up the cap (A), and remove the screw, then remove the cushion hook (B). Release the hook (C), then remove the cushion hook trim (D).
5. Release the seat cushion cover clips (A, B) around the outer recline cover (C).
6. Remove the screws, then remove the outer recline cover (A). The left outer recline cover is shown; the right outer recline cover is similar.
7. Release the bottom hook (A), and unzip the seat-back cover (B).
Left third row seat
Right third row seat
8. Release the seat cushion cover clips. The left seat-back is shown; the right seat-back is similar.
9. Pull up the seat back-cover (A), and release the hook strips (B).
Left third row seat
Right third row seat
10. Pinch the tabs on the ends of the head restraint guides (A), and remove the guides from the seat-back.
'07 model
'08-10 models
11. Left third row seat: Remove the bolts (A, B) and the pivot bushing (C), then separate the seat-back (D) and the seat cushion (E).
12. Pass the straps (A) in the seat-back cover through each slot (B), then remove the seat-back cover/pad (C) from the seat-back frame (D).
Left third row seat
Right third row seat
13. Remove the screws, then remove the grip trim (A) from the cushion frame.
14. Pry up the cushion utility hook cap (A), and remove the screws, then remove the cushion utility hook trim (B) from the cushion utility hooks (C).
15. Detach the clips, then remove the left foot cover (A) or the right foot cover (B).
Left third row seat
Right third row seat
16. Release the lock washer (A), then remove the seat cushion rod (B) from the seat foot.
17. Detach the clips (A, B, C), and remove the seat cushion bottom cover (D).
Left seat cushion
Right seat cushion
18. Release the hook strips (A) from the cushion frame (B), then loosen the seat cushion cover (C).
Left seat cushion
Right seat cushion
19. Remove the seat cushion cover/pad (A) from the cushion frame (B).
Left seat cushion
Right seat cushion
20. Remove the screw, then remove the plate (A), the spring (B), and the collar (C) from the end of the seat cushion rod (D).
21. Remove the link unit (A).
1. Remove the bolts securing the link unit.
2. Disconnect the cable (B).
3. Remove the unit while passing each rod (C) through between the frame pipe (D) and the frame (E).
22. Release the wire tie (A) fastening the left seat-back recline cable (B) or the right seat-back recline cable (C) on the seat cushion frame (D).
Left third row seat
Right third row seat
23. Right third row seat: Remove the bolts, then separate the right seat-back frame (A) and the right seat cushion frame (B).
24. Reassemble the third row seats in the reverse order of disassembly, and note these items:
- Make sure the latch cables and the recline cables are connected securely.
- Replace the lock washer you removed with a new one.
- Make sure the third row seat latches and unlatches properly.
- Check the seat-back recline operation.
- To prevent wrinkles when installing the seat-back cover or the seat cushion cover, make sure the material is stretched evenly over the pad before securing the hook and the clips.
- Left third row seat: Replace the pivot bushing shown in step 11 with a new one.
- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.