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HOMESERVICE MANUALSLEXUS2007ES 350REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY & FRAMESEATSSEATREAR SEAT ASSEMBLYREMOVAL

2007 Lexus ES 350

Rear Seat Assembly: Removal

2007 Lexus ES 350SECTION Removal

REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY
1. Detach the 2 front hooks of the rear seat cushion assembly from the vehicle body.
  NOTE: Follow the instructions below carefully as the cushion frame deforms easily.
  1. Choose a hook to detach first. Place your hands near the hook as shown in the illustration. Then lift the seat cushion to detach the hook.
  2. Repeat for the other hook.
2. Detach the 2 rear hooks of the seat cushion from the seatback.
3. Remove the seat cushion.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Front Hooks Of Rear Seat Cushion Assembly
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY
REMOVE REAR SEAT CENTER HEADREST ASSEMBLY
REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY
1. Using a screwdriver, detach the claws to open the caps of the rear seat shoulder belt guide RH.
2. Remove the 3 screws and rear seat shoulder belt guide RH.
  HINT:
  - Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  - Use the same procedure for the LH side and RH side
    
    Fig 2: Opening Caps Of Rear Seat Shoulder Belt Guide RH
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
3. Using a screwdriver, detach the claw to open the cap of the rear seat shoulder belt guide.
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
4. Remove the 2 screws and rear seat shoulder belt guide.
  
  Fig 3: Opening Cap Of Rear Seat Shoulder Belt Guide
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
5. Remove the 4 bolts and rear seatback assembly.
6. Detach the 3 upper hooks of the rear seatback assembly from the vehicle body.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Bolts And Rear Seatback Assembly
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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When to See a Mechanic

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• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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