Removal

SEAT: REAR NO. 2 SEAT ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL

CAUTION:
Wear protective gloves. Sharp areas on the parts may injure your hands.

NOTICE:
* Under either of the following conditions, perform initialization (initial position memorization) of the fold seat control ECU Rear Power Seat Control System.
* The fold seat control ECU is replaced with a new one.
* Initialization (initial position reset) of the fold seat control ECU is performed.
* Under any of the following conditions, perform initialization (initial position reset and initial position memorization) of the fold seat control ECU Rear Power Seat Control System.
* The fold seat control ECU is exchanged with one from another vehicle.
* The seatback frame and seat leg are inspected.
* The seat is disassembled and the positions of the seatback and seat cushion change with respect to one another.
* The seatback frame or seat leg is replaced.
* The cable is disconnected from the battery while the seatback or seat cushion is operating.

HINT
* Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
* The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

1. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY

(a) Operate the No. 2 fold seat switch and fold down the 2 seatbacks.

(b) Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and open the cover.

HINT
* Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
* Use the same procedure to open the cover on the other side.

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(d) Detach the 4 clips and remove the deck board.

2. REMOVE REAR NO. 4 FLOOR BOARD

(a) Using a moulding remover, detach the clip and 4 claws.

(b) Detach the 2 guides and remove the floor board.

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3. REMOVE REAR NO. 3 FLOOR BOARD (w/o Rear Air Conditioning System)

(a) Using a moulding remover, detach the clip and 4 claws.

(b) Detach the 2 guides and remove the floor board.

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4. REMOVE REAR NO. 3 FLOOR BOARD (w/ Rear Air Conditioning System)

(a) Using a moulding remover, detach the clip and 4 claws.

(b) Detach the 2 guides and remove the floor board.

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5. REMOVE REAR FLOOR MAT SUPPORT PLATE

(a) Remove the 3 bolts.

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(b) Detach the 6 claws and 4 guides.

(c) Detach the 5 clips and remove the support plate.

6. REMOVE DECK BOARD BRACKET REINFORCEMENT

(a) Remove the 2 bolts.

(b) Detach the 2 hooks and reinforcement.

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7. REMOVE NO. 1 DECK BOARD BRACKET LH

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and bracket.

8. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SEAT ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Operate the No. 2 fold seat switch and raise the 2 seatbacks.

(b) Disconnect the connector.

(d) Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 guides and 6 claws and open the 2 covers.

HINT
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

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(e) Remove the 2 bolts.

(f) Remove the rear No. 2 seat assembly from the vehicle.

NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

HINT
If removing the seat on the RH side with the LH side installed, remove it with the No. 3 rear seat leg cover LH raised as shown in the illustration.