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Removal [11/2023 - ]: Procedure

  1. PRECAUTION 
    NOTE:

    After the ignition switch is turned off, there may be a waiting time before disconnecting the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

    Refer to BEFORE DISCONNECTING BATTERY [11/2023 - ]

  2. REMOVE BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER (for HV Model) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  3. REMOVE FRONT SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the front seat headrest assembly from the front seat assembly.
  4. REMOVE FRONT OUTER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER 
    1. Operate the slide and vertical power seat switch knob and move the front seat assembly to the rearmost position.
    2. Disengage the 2 claws to remove the front outer seat track bracket cover.
      GTY898380Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. REMOVE FRONT INNER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER 
    1. Disengage the 2 claws to remove the front inner seat track bracket cover.
      GTY898379Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. REMOVE REAR OUTER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER 
    1. Operate the slide and vertical power seat switch knob and move the front seat assembly to the foremost position.
    2. Disengage the 2 claws and guide to remove the rear outer seat track bracket cover.
      GTY898381Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. REMOVE INNER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER 
    1. Disengage the 2 claws and guide to remove the inner seat track bracket cover.
      GTY898408Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a T50 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the 2 bolts on the rear side of the front seat assembly.
      GTY939448Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Operate the slide and vertical power seat switch knob and move the front seat assembly to the rearmost position.
    3. Using a T50 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the 2 bolts on the front side of the front seat assembly.
      GTY898410Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Operate the reclining power seat switch knob and move the seatback to the upright position.
    5. Operate the slide and vertical power seat switch knob and move the front seat assembly to the center position.
    6. Operate the slide and vertical power seat switch knob and move the front seat assembly to the uppermost position.
    7. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

      for A25A-FXS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

      for T24A-FTS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

      WARNING:
      GTY684647Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Wait at least 60 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

    8. Disconnect the front seat airbag assembly connector under the front seat assembly.
      NOTE:

      When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

      1. Push down the white housing lock and slide the yellow CPA as shown in the illustration. (At this time, the connector cannot be disconnected yet.)
        GTY744276Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *a White Housing Lock
        *b Yellow CPA
        Slide in this Direction
      2. Push down the white housing lock again and disconnect the connector.
        NOTE:

        Do not push down the part (A) shown in the illustration when disconnecting the connector.

    9. Disconnect the front seat cushion airbag assembly RH connector under the front seat assembly. (for Front Passenger Side)
      NOTE:

      When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

      1. Slide the slider to release the lock as shown in the illustration.
        GTY938695Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *a Slider - -
        Slide in this Direction (1) Slide in this Direction (2)
      2. Disconnect the connector as shown in the illustration.
    10. Disconnect each connector and disengage each clamp under the front seat assembly.
    11. Remove the front seat assembly.
      GTY898409Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

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