Front Seat Inner Belt Assembly Removal

Restraints. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
Seat Belt. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

  2. REMOVE FRONT SEAT TRACK BRACKET OUTER COVER LH

  3. REMOVE FRONT SEAT TRACK BRACKET INNER COVER LH

  4. REMOVE FRONT SEAT TRACK BRACKET OUTER COVER RH

  5. REMOVE FRONT SEAT TRACK BRACKET INNER COVER RH

  6. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY (for Power Seat)

  7. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY (for Manual Seat)

  8. REMOVE FRONT SEAT CUSHION INNER SHIELD LH (for Power Seat)

  9. REMOVE FRONT SEAT CUSHION INNER SHIELD LH (for Manual Seat)

  10. REMOVE FRONT SEAT INNER BELT ASSEMBLY (for Power Seat)

  11. REMOVE FRONT SEAT INNER BELT ASSEMBLY (for Manual Seat)

Front Seat Inner Belt Assembly -- Removal



1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.


2. REMOVE FRONT SEAT TRACK BRACKET OUTER COVER LH
  1. Lift up the seat track adjusting handle and move the seat to the foremost position.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws.

    HINT:
    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  1. Remove the outer cover in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration.



3. REMOVE FRONT SEAT TRACK BRACKET INNER COVER LH


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws.

    HINT:
    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  1. Remove the inner cover in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration.



4. REMOVE FRONT SEAT TRACK BRACKET OUTER COVER RH
  1. Use the same procedures described for the LH side.



5. REMOVE FRONT SEAT TRACK BRACKET INNER COVER RH
  1. Use the same procedures described for the LH side.



6. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY (for Power Seat)
  1. Operate the power seat switch knob and move the seat to the foremost position.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws.

    HINT:
    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  1. Remove the front seat track bracket outer cover in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws.

    HINT:
    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  1. Remove the front seat track bracket inner cover in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. Remove the 2 bolts on the rear side of the seat.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. Operate the power seat switch knob and move the seat to the rearmost position.

  1. Remove the 2 bolts on the front side of the seat.

  1. Operate the power seat switch knob and move the seat to the center position. Then, operate the power seat switch knob and move the seatback to the upright position.

  1. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

    CAUTION:
    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
  1. Disconnect the connectors under the seat.

  1. Remove the seat.

    NOTICE:
    Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.


7. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY (for Manual Seat)


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. Remove the 2 bolts on the rear side of the seat.

  1. Lift up the seat track adjusting handle and move the seat to the rearmost position.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. Remove the 2 bolts on the front side of the seat.

  1. Lift up the seat track adjusting handle and move the seat to the center position. Also, operate the reclining adjuster release handle and move the seatback to the upright position.

  1. Disconnect the connector under the seat.

  1. Remove the seat.

    NOTICE:
    Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.


8. REMOVE FRONT SEAT CUSHION INNER SHIELD LH (for Power Seat)


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. Disconnect the rubber band of the front seatback board from the front seat frame assembly (w/ adjuster).



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. Remove the 5 screws.

  1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 3 claws and remove the cushion shield (with front No. 1 seat cushion inner shield).

    HINT:
    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  1. Disconnect the connector from the front power seat lumbar switch.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. Remove the front No. 1 seat cushion inner shield from the cushion shield.

    1. Remove the screw.

    2. Using a screwdriver, detach the claw and remove the inner shield.

      HINT:
      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.


9. REMOVE FRONT SEAT CUSHION INNER SHIELD LH (for Manual Seat)


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. Disconnect the rubber band of the front seatback board or front seatback cover from the front seat frame assembly (w/ adjuster).



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. Remove the 2 screws.

  1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 3 claws and remove the cushion shield.

    HINT:
    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.


10. REMOVE FRONT SEAT INNER BELT ASSEMBLY (for Power Seat)
  1. for Driver Seat:
    Disconnect the 2 connectors and detach the 2 clamps.

  1. for Passenger Seat:
    Disconnect the connector and detach the 2 clamps.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. Remove the nut and seat belt.



11. REMOVE FRONT SEAT INNER BELT ASSEMBLY (for Manual Seat)
  1. for Driver Seat:
    Disconnect the 2 connectors and detach the 3 clamps.

  1. for Passenger Seat:
    Disconnect the 2 connectors and detach the 3 clamps.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. Remove the nut and seat belt.