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How to Remove the Rear Seats from a Toyota Rav 4

Model: Toyota Rav 4 MK 4, Xa40 - Years 2013-2018
Part: Checks and maintenance

Remove the seat from inside the cabin (unscrew the bolts located above the plates); the metal guides at both ends of the backrest mounted on the car's body (use socket spanners). Disconnect one part of the seat from the car's body (repeat the same operation on the other half of the backrest). After removing the seat backs: install the new rear seats (backrests) by reversing the previous steps. Once the backrests are fitted: install the seat bases inside the seat.

Updated on 8 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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