Toyota 4Runner: Removal

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

CAUTION:

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

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION HINGE COVER

(a) Using a moulding remover, detach the 3 claws and remove the cover.

2. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION HINGE COVER LH

(a) Using a moulding remover, detach the 3 claws and remove the cover.

3. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Pull the rear seat cushion band and release the lock.

(b) Remove the 2 bolts and seat cushion.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

4. REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the headrest.

5. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK COVER

(a) Press the seatback lock release button to release the lock and fold down the seatback.

(b) Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 claws and remove the cover. HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

6. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK BOARD CARPET ASSEMBLY LH

(a) for Plastic Seatback Board:

(1) Detach the 3 claws and clip, and then remove the carpet.

(2) Using a clip remover, detach the 4 clips.

(3) Detach the 2 claws and remove the carpet.

(b) for Seatback Board with Carpet:

(1) Using a clip remover, detach the 5 clips.

(2) Detach the 4 claws and remove the carpet.

7. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the 2 bolts that secure the seatback to the floor.

(b) Fold down the seatback, remove the bolt from the hinge, and then remove the seatback.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

8. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK HINGE SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the bolt and hinge.

9. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK LOCK CONTROL LEVER BASE LH

(a) Using a moulding remover, detach the 6 claws.

(b) Move the cover in the direction of the arrow to detach the 2 guides and remove the lever base.

(c) Detach the cable clamp and disconnect the cable.

10. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH

11. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH

12. REMOVE NO. 1 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER (w/o Deck Board)

13. REMOVE NO. 1 DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/o Deck Board)

14. REMOVE NO. 2 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER (w/ Deck Board, w/o Rear No. 2 Seat)

15. REMOVE NO. 2 DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Deck Board)

16. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 FLOOR BOARD ASSEMBLY (w/ Deck Board)

17. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT SIDE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (w/ Deck Board)

18. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT SIDE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (w/ Deck Board)

19. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY (w/ Deck Board)

20. REMOVE INNER FLOOR SIDE RAIL SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Deck Board)

21. REMOVE REAR FLOOR MAT REAR SUPPORT PLATE

22. REMOVE REAR FLOOR CARPET ASSEMBLY (w/o Deck Board)

23. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SEAT OUTER LAP BELT ANCHOR COVER

24. REMOVE NO. 1 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM HOOK

25. REMOVE FRONT DECK SIDE TRIM COVER LH

26. REMOVE NO. 1 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER

27. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY LH

28. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SEATBACK LOCK STRIKER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the 2 bolts.

(b) Detach the claw and remove the striker.

NOTICE:

Do not wipe off the grease on the sliding portion of the striker.

29. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION LOCK STRIKER

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and striker.