Toyota 4Runner: Removal

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

CAUTION:

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

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY

(a) Pull the 2 rear seat lock release straps and fold down the 2 headrests.

(b) Operate the 2 rear seat lock release levers and fold down the 2 seatbacks.

(c) Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and open the cover. Text in Illustration *1 Protective Tape HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use. Use the same procedure to open the cover on the other side.

(d) Remove the 2 bolts.

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

2. REMOVE REAR FLOOR MAT SUPPORT PLATE

(a) Remove the 3 bolts.

(b) Detach the 4 claws and 2 guides.

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

3. REMOVE REAR NO. 4 FLOOR BOARD

(a) Using a moulding remover, detach the clip and 4 claws. Text in Illustration *1 Guide

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

4. REMOVE REAR NO. 3 FLOOR BOARD

(a) Using a moulding remover, detach the clip and 4 claws. Text in Illustration *1 Guide

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

5. REMOVE DECK BOARD BRACKET REINFORCEMENT

(a) Remove the 2 bolts. Text in Illustration *1 Hook

(b) Detach the 2 hooks and remove the reinforcement.

6. REMOVE NO. 1 DECK BOARD BRACKET LH

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and bracket.

7. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SEAT ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Operate the seat cushion lock release lever and raise the seatback.

(b) Pull out the seat cushion.

(c) Remove the 2 bolts.

(d) Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 guides and 6 claws and open the 2 covers. Text in Illustration *1 Guide *2 Protective Tape HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

(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.