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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2000AVALON XL V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMESEATSSERVICE AND REPAIROVERHAULREAR SEAT
2000 Toyota Avalon XL V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE)
Rear Seat
2000 Toyota Avalon XL V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE)SECTION Rear Seat
DISASSEMBLY
1. REMOVE HEADRESTS
2. REMOVE CENTER ARMREST
Remove the 2 nuts and center armrest.
Torque: 5.9 N.m (60 kgf.cm, 52 in.lbf)
3. REMOVE SHOULDER BELT GUIDES
Remove the 4 screws and 2 shoulder belt guides.
4. REMOVE HEADREST SUPPORTS
5. REMOVE SEATBACK COVER
Remove the hog rings and seatback cover from the seatback pad with frame.
6. REMOVE SEAT CUSHION COVER
Remove the hog rings and seat cushion cover from the seat cushion pad.
REASSEMBLY
Reassembly is in the reverse order of disassembly.
1. REMOVE HEADRESTS
2. REMOVE CENTER ARMREST
Remove the 2 nuts and center armrest.
Torque: 5.9 N.m (60 kgf.cm, 52 in.lbf)
3. REMOVE SHOULDER BELT GUIDES
Remove the 4 screws and 2 shoulder belt guides.
4. REMOVE HEADREST SUPPORTS
5. REMOVE SEATBACK COVER
Remove the hog rings and seatback cover from the seatback pad with frame.
6. REMOVE SEAT CUSHION COVER
Remove the hog rings and seat cushion cover from the seat cushion pad.
REASSEMBLY
Reassembly is in the reverse order of disassembly.
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.