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Removing the Rear Seats from a Toyota Prius

Model: Toyota Prius MK 1 - Years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
Part: Seat

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Today, we will see how to remove the rear seats from a first-generation Toyota Prius, following these instructions. First, open the rear doors and the boot; then recline the rear seatbacks and unscrew the bolts located at the back using a socket spanner, as shown in the video.

At this point, remove the seatbacks and then also take out the bench seat by levering and lifting it upwards. For reassembly, simply apply the reverse procedure!


Updated on 4 May 2026 by ScegliAuto


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