Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Removal
Hint:
- Use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side.
- The procedures listed below are for the lh side.
- Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
- Remove front seat headrest assembly
- Remove front seat track bracket outer cover lh
- Lift up the seat track adjusting handle and move the seat to the foremost position
- Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 claws.
Hint:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
- Remove the outer cover in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration.
- Remove front seat track bracket inner cover lh
- Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws.
Hint:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
- Remove the inner cover in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration.
- Remove front seat assembly
- Remove the 2 bolts on the rear side of the seat.
- Lift up the seat track adjusting handle and move the seat to the rearmost position.
- Remove the 2 bolts on the front side of the seat.
- Lift up the seat track adjusting handle and move the seat to the center position. Also, operate the reclining adjuster release handle and move the seatback to the upright position.
- Disconnect the connector under the seat.
- Remove the seat.
Notice:
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
Front seat assembly (for manual seat)
Components
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Disassembly
Caution:
Wear protective gloves. Sharp areas on the seat frame
(with adjuster) may injure your hands.
Hint:
Use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side.
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Other materials:
System diagram
System diagram (2005/11-2006/01)
System diagram (2006/01- )
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Vehicle lift and support locations
Notice about vehicle condition when
jacking up vehicle
The vehicle must be unloaded before jacking up /
lifting up the vehicle. Never jack up / lift up a heavily
loaded vehicle.
When removing heavy parts such as the engine and
transmission, the center of gravity of the vehicle
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Disassembly
Hint:
When removing the ornament plate and emblem, heat the
radiator grille, ornament plate and emblem using a heat light.
Standard heating temperature
Notice:
Do not heat the emblem base and emblem excessively.
Remove hood to radiator grille seal
Remove the double-side tape.
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