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 rh side.

1. Remove no. 2 Seat hinge cover lh

1. Fully tilt the seatback forward.
2. Attach the 2 claws and clip.

3. Pull the hinge cover in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration to detach the 2 claws. Then, remove the hinge cover.

2. Remove no. 2 Seat leg cover lh

1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 5 claws and remove the leg cover.

Hint:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

3. Remove rear no. 2 Seat assembly

1. Remove the nut and rear seat cushion wire.
2. Remove the 2 bolts. Then disconnect the seat from the rear no. 2 Seat link.

3. Remove the 2 nuts and the rear no. 2 Seat link.

4. Pull the lock release band backward and release the 3 seat cushion locks from the lock strikers.
5. Lift up and remove the seat.

Notice:

Be careful not to damage the vehicle body,

4. Remove rear no. 1 Floor mat support side plate

5. Remove no. 2 Seat leg box protector.

1. Using a clip remover, remove the clip.
2. Detach the clip. Then remove the protector.