How do you get the middle seat out of a Toyota Highlander?
In order to remove the middle seat if Your Highlander is so equipped, there’s a small lever on the rear left (driver’s side) of the center MINIature seating area. First, fold the “seat” down (so it becomes a console), and then pull this lever. Once engaged, You’ll be able to pull the apparatus forward, removing it.
Can you remove third row seats in a Highlander?
To remove the seats in Your Toyota Highlander You will first get a screwdriver and pop out the two clips that are on the front edge of the seats. Now You can go to the back of the vehicle and find two more screw caps that You will pop off and loosen.
How do you push down a trunk seat?
To release the seat-back from inside the trunk, pull the release under the trunk panel. Push the seat-back down, then let go of the release. To lock the seat-back upright, push it firmly against the trunk panel. Make sure it is latched in place by pulling on the top of the seat.
Can Toyota Highlander seats be removed?
The short answer is that none of the 2nd or 3rd row seats are designed to be removed by simply unlatching something (like a Sienna). Everything is bolted in and designed to be there permanently.
Why is my rear seat release latch broken?
In the picture below, you will notice how one of the prongs has broken off the end of the rod. That is what has been keeping the latch from releasing the seat. Tip: Only pull out the handle, do not try to pull out the whole plastic cup as it will likely break.
What to do if your rear seat is stuck?
Be sure to pull the seat lever while you’re pulling up with your diy tool, if at first you have trouble, keep going! You’ve got this! It’s important you have to have it in the right spot when you’re pulling up and if you try a bunch of times and it doesn’t work, try making a new tool.
How do you replace the back seat handle?
The best method that I found to do this is to get into the back seat with it folded down. Insert your new handle/Rod. Put a finger or two in the little hole and pull the latch up as far as you can. With your other hand press down hard onto the handle till it pops back into the latching mechanism.
Where is the latch on the back of the seat?
From your pics, it looks like the latch hole in back of the seat is partially exposed from the trunk. In mine it isn’t. It’s completely hidden…apparently nearer the outer edges/sides of the seat than on yours.