Lexus ES300 (1997 year). Manual — part 163

BO0B7–05

H01613

Headrest

Headrest Support

Belt Guide

Hog Ring

Seatback Pad with Frame

Seatback Cover

Seat Cushion Cover

Seat Cushion Pad with Frame

Center Armrest Bracket

Center Armrest Hinge

Center Armrest Pad

Center Armrest Cover

Hog Ring

: Specified torque

N·m (kgf·cm, ft·lbf)

Non–reusable part

18 (185, 13)

–

BODY

REAR SEAT

BO–105

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REAR SEAT

COMPONENTS

BO0B8–01

H01610

H01611

Front

H01612

BO–106

–

BODY

REAR SEAT

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REMOVAL

1.

REMOVE SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY

Remove the seat cushion assembly as shown in the illustration.

2.

REMOVE SEATBACK ASSEMBLY

(a)

Using a screwdriver, remove the rear seat belt from the
belt guide as shown in the illustration.

(b)

Remove the 4 bolts, then raise the seatback assembly
upward to remove the seatback assembly.
Torque: 18 N·m (185 kgf·cm, 13 ft·lbf)

BO0B9–01

–

BODY

REAR SEAT

BO–107

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DISASSEMBLY

1.

REMOVE BELT GUIDE

Remove the 6 screws and 3 belt guides.
2.

REMOVE SEATBACK COVER

(a)

Remove the 2 headrests.

(b)

Remove the 4 headrest supports.

(c)

Remove the hog rings and seatback cover from the seatback pad.

3.

REMOVE SEAT CUSHION COVER

Remove the hog rings and seat cushion cover from the seat cushion pad.

BO0BA–01

BO–108

–

BODY

REAR SEAT

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REASSEMBLY

Reassembly is in the reverse order of disassembly (See page

BO–107

).