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Removal [10/2022 - 11/2023]: Procedure

  1. PRECAUTION 
    NOTE:

    After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.

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

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL 

    for A25A-FXS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

    for T24A-FTS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

    WARNING:

    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

    GTY684647Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    NOTE:

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

    Refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2022 - 11/2023]

  4. REMOVE FRONT SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the front seat headrest assembly from the front seat assembly RH.
  5. REMOVE FRONT OUTER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER 
    1. Operate the seat track adjusting handle and move the front seat assembly RH to the rearmost position.
    2. Disengage the 2 claws to remove the front outer seat track bracket cover.
      GTY893535Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. REMOVE FRONT INNER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER 
    1. Disengage the 2 claws to remove the front inner seat track bracket cover.
      GTY893534Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. REMOVE SEAT TRACK COVER 
    1. Operate the seat track adjusting handle and move the front seat assembly RH to the foremost position.
    2. Disengage the 2 claws and guide to remove the seat track cover.
      GTY938375Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. REMOVE INNER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER 
    1. Disengage the 2 claws and guide to remove the inner seat track bracket cover.
      GTY893530Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY RH 
    1. Using a T50 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the 2 bolts on the rear side of the front seat assembly RH.
      GTY893560Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Operate the seat track adjusting handle and move the front seat assembly RH to the rearmost position.
    3. Using a T50 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the 2 bolts on the front side of the front seat assembly RH.
      GTY893555Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Operate the seat track adjusting handle and move the front seat assembly RH to the center position.
    5. Operate the reclining adjuster release handle and move the seatback to the upright position.
    6. Disconnect the front seat airbag assembly connector under the front seat assembly RH.
      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.)
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        *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.

    7. Disconnect the front seat cushion airbag assembly RH connector under the front seat assembly RH.
      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.
    8. Disconnect each connector and disengage each clamp under the front seat assembly RH.
    9. Remove the front seat assembly RH.
      GTY938380Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

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