Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: Disassembly

DISASSEMBLY

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

HINT:

The procedure described below is for the LH side. Use the same procedure for both the LH and RH sides, unless otherwise specified.

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK COVER

(a) Remove the 2 screws.

(b) Disengage the 2 claws and remove the rear seatback cover.

2. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK LOCK COVER

(a) Remove the 2 screws and rear seatback lock cover.

3. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION UNDER COVER

(a) Remove the screw and rear seat cushion under cover.

4. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION COVER

(a) Remove the screw and rear seat cushion cover.

5. REMOVE REAR SEAT HINGE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the bolt and rear seat hinge sub-assembly.

6. REMOVE REAR SEAT LOCK HANDLE

(a) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, disengage the claw and remove the rear seat lock handle. Text in Illustration *a Protective Tape

7. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION SUPPORT BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Using T30 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the bolt.

(b) Remove the bolt and rear seat cushion support bracket sub-assembly.

8. REMOVE REAR SEAT LOCK ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the bolt and rear seat lock assembly.

9. REMOVE SEPARATE TYPE REAR SEAT CUSHION COVER

(a) Disengage the hook.

(b) Remove the separate type rear seat cushion cover.

10. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION FRAME SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the rear seat cushion frame sub-assembly from the rear seat cushion pad.