Before folding down the rear seats

Adjust the head restraints to the downmost position.

Fold down the head restraints.
When returning the head restraints to their original positions, make sure they are locked securely.

Stow the rear seat belt buckles.
Folding down the rear seats

Swing the bottom cushions up by pulling the lock release strap.
When returning the rear seat cushions to their original positions, make sure they are locked securely.

Push the lock release button and fold down the seatbacks.
To return the rear seatbacks to their original positions, lift them up until they lock.
Folding down rear center seatback only

Pull the center seatback angle lever behind the seatback and fold the seatback down.
To return the rear center seatback to its original position, lift it up until it locks.
Rear seats
Folding down the second row seats (vehicles with third row seats)Disassembly
DISASSEMBLY
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE FRONT UNIVERSAL JOINT SPIDER BEARING
HINT:
Use the same procedure for all front propeller shaft universal joint spider bearing.
(a) Place matchmarks on the flange yoke and sleeve yoke.
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Automatic running boards
The Automatic running boards are linked to the side door operations,
extending and retracting when a side door is opened and closed. When a door is
opened or closed, the board on the same side extends or retracts.
1. Opening a door: The appropriate boar ...