Reassembly
HINT:
The procedure described below is for the LH side. Use the same procedure for both the LH and RH sides, unless otherwise specified.
PROCEDURE1. INSTALL REAR SEAT CUSHION FRAME SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the rear seat cushion frame sub-assembly to the rear seat cushion pad. |
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2. INSTALL SEPARATE TYPE REAR SEAT CUSHION COVER
(a) Install the separate type rear seat cushion cover. |
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(b) Engage the hook.
3. INSTALL REAR SEAT LOCK ASSEMBLY
(a) Temporarily install the rear seat lock assembly with the bolt. |
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4. INSTALL REAR SEAT CUSHION SUPPORT BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Temporarily install the rear seat cushion support bracket sub-assembly with the 2 bolts. |
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(b) Using T30 "TORX" socket wrench, tighten bolt A.
Torque:
13 N·m {133 kgf·cm, 10 ft·lbf}
(c) Tighten bolt B.
Torque:
18 N·m {184 kgf·cm, 13 ft·lbf}
(d) Tighten bolt C.
Torque:
7 N·m {71 kgf·cm, 62 in·lbf}
5. INSTALL REAR SEAT LOCK HANDLE
(a) Engage the claw and install the rear seat lock handle. |
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6. INSTALL REAR SEAT HINGE SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the rear seat hinge sub-assembly with the bolt. Torque: 18 N·m {184 kgf·cm, 13 ft·lbf} |
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7. INSTALL REAR SEAT CUSHION COVER
(a) Install the rear seat cushion cover with the screw. |
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8. INSTALL REAR SEAT CUSHION UNDER COVER
(a) Install the rear seat cushion under cover with the screw. |
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9. INSTALL REAR SEATBACK LOCK COVER
(a) Install the rear seatback lock cover with the 2 screws. |
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10. INSTALL REAR SEATBACK COVER
(a) Engage the 2 claws and install the rear seatback cover. |
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(b) Install the 2 screws.
Test yourself
A quick Toyota Tacoma quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.
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