Last Modified: 11-20-2023 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM1000000012TVU
Model Year Start: 2018 Model: Camry Prod Date Range: [03/2017 - 06/2017]
Title: SEAT: REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY (for Fold Down Seat Type): REMOVAL; 2018 MY Camry [03/2017 - 06/2017]

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during rear seat assembly removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedure After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure

Necessary Procedures

Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed

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CAUTION:

  • Wear protective gloves. Sharp areas on the parts may injure your hands.
  • Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing.

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PROCEDURE

1. PRECAUTION

NOTICE:

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

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2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

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CAUTION:

  • Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
  • If an airbag deploys for any reason, it may cause a serious injury.

3. DISCONNECT REAR CENTER SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY

(a) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, disconnect the rear center seat outer belt assembly as shown in the illustration.

*a

Protective Tape

Insert Screwdriver Here

4. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY

(a) Lift the front edge of the rear seat cushion assembly as shown in the illustration and disengage the 2 rear seat cushion frame hooks on the front side of the rear seat cushion assembly from the rear seat cushion lock hooks.

NOTICE:

Be sure to hold the parts of the seat cushion assembly directly next to the rear seat cushion frame hooks when lifting it. Lifting a different part of the cushion may deform the rear seat cushion frame.

*a

Rear Seat Cushion Frame Hook (Front Side)

*b

Rear Seat Cushion Frame Hook (Rear Side)

Place Hand Here

Remove in this Direction (1)

Remove in this Direction (2)

Standard Measurement:

Area

Measurement

A

245 mm (9.64 in.)

(b) Disengage the 2 rear seat cushion frame hooks on the rear side of the rear seat cushion assembly as shown in the illustration and remove the rear seat cushion assembly.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

5. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION LOCK HOOK

(a) Disengage the 2 claws to remove the rear seat cushion lock hook as shown in the illustration.

Remove in this Direction

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

6. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Fold the rear seatback assembly LH forward.

(b) Disengage the fastener.

*a

Fastener

(c) Remove the 2 bolts.

(d) Disengage the 2 guides and remove the rear seatback assembly LH.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

7. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY RH

(a) Fold the rear seatback assembly RH forward.

(b) Disengage the fastener.

*a

Fastener

(c) Remove the 2 bolts.

(d) Disengage the 2 guides and remove the rear seatback assembly RH.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

8. DISCONNECT REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH

(a) Disconnect the rear door opening trim weatherstrip LH.

9. REMOVE REAR SIDE SEATBACK ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Disconnect the rear seat outer belt LH from the rear seat shoulder belt guide LH.

(b) Disconnect the connector.

NOTICE:

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

*a

White Housing Lock

*b

Yellow CPA

Slide

(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.)

NOTICE:

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

(2) Push down the white housing lock again and disconnect the connector.

(c) Remove the bolt.

(d) Disengage the hook and remove the rear side seatback assembly LH.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

10. DISCONNECT REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

11. REMOVE REAR SIDE SEATBACK ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.