Before folding down the second row seats

Adjust the head restraints to the downmost position.

Stow the second row seat belt buckles.
Folding down the second row seats

Pull the seatback lock release lever and fold the seatback down.
To return the second row seatbacks to their original positions, lift them up until they lock.
Folding down the second row center seatback only

Pull the center seatback angle lever behind the seatback and fold the seatback down.
To return the second row center seatback to its original position, lift it up until it locks.
Folding down the rear seats (vehicles without third row seats)
Moving a second row seat for access to the third row seats (vehicles with
third row seats)Disassembly
DISASSEMBLY
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE STEP PLATE COVER LH
(a) Remove the 2 screws and step plate cover LH. ...
Removal
REMOVAL
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the steering wheel assembly (See page
).
2. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER
3. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER
4. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
...