Special Tools Required
NOTE:
Take care not to scratch the interior trim or the body, or tear the seat covers.
Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.
Raise both third row seats up, and secure them.
Remove the lower pivot cover (A).
Release the hooks (B) from the upper pivot cover (C).
Gently pull out the lower pivot cover to detach the clip.
NOTE: The left lower pivot cover is shown; the right lower pivot cover is similar.
B A B C ?
: Clip, 1Fastener Location
Remove the center lower pivot cover (A).
Release the hooks (B) from the center upper pivot cover (C).
Gently pull out the center lower pivot cover to detach the clip (D, E).
B A C D E D ?
: Clip, 2 Fastener Locations E ?
: Clip, 1 B D
Store both third row seats in the floor recess.
Pull the left upper pivot cover (A) to detach the clip and release the hook (B) from the shaft (C), then remove the pivot cover.
NOTE: The left upper pivot cover is shown; the right upper pivot cover is similar.
A ?
: Clip, 1Fastener Location C B
Pull the center upper pivot cover (A) to detach the clips, then remove the pivot cover.
A ?
: Clip, 2Fastener Locations
Remove the upper pivot bolts.
Left third row seat
Fastener Locations ?
: Bolt, 210 x 1.25 mm 47 N·m (4.8 kgf·m, 35 lbf·ft)
Right third row seat
Fastener Locations ?
: Bolt, 210 x 1.25 mm 47 N·m (4.8 kgf·m, 35 lbf·ft)
Raise both third row seats up, and secure them.
Remove the lower pivot bolts.
Left third row seat
Fastener Locations ?
: Bolt, 310 x 1.25 mm 47 N·m (4.8 kgf·m, 35 lbf·ft)
Right third row seat
Fastener Locations ?
: Bolt, 310 x 1.25 mm 47 N·m (4.8 kgf·m, 35 lbf·ft)
Install the third row seat in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
Push the clips and the hook into place securely.