Toyota FJ Cruiser (GSJ 10, 15 series). Instruction - part 456

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(c) Lift up on the area where the claw was removed. 

Then push in the direction of the claw on the 
opposite side to remove the outside claw.

(d) After the 2 claws have been removed, carefully pull 

the front seat track cover rearward and remove the 
front seat track cover.

3.

REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY
(a) for Driver Side:

(1) Using a clip remover, remove the clamp.
(2) Disconnect the 2 buckle switch connectors.
(3) w/ Front Seat Side Airbag:

1. Slide the slider and disconnect the airbag 

connector.

Push

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1 Push

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(b) for Front Passenger Side:

(1) Using a clip remover, remove the clamp.
(2) Disconnect the connector.
(3) w/ Front Seat Side Airbag:

1. Slide the slider and disconnect the airbag 

connector.

(c) Move the front seat to the most forward position.
(d) Remove the 2 bolts from the rear side.
(e) Move the front seat to the most rearward position.
(f)

Remove the 2 bolts fromthe front side.

(g) Remove the front seat.

Slider

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DISASSEMBLY

CAUTION:
Wear protective gloves. Sharp surfaces on the front seat 
adjuster could cause injuries to your hands.
HINT:
The procedure described below is for the driver side. Use the 
same procedure for both the driver and front passenger 
sides, unless otherwise specified.

1.

REMOVE VERTICAL SEAT ADJUSTER KNOB (for 
Driver Side)
(a) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in 

protective tape, disengage the snap ring and 
remove the vertical seat adjuster knob.

2.

REMOVE VERTICAL SEAT ADJUSTER HANDLE 
COVER (for Driver Side)
(a) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in 

protective tape, disengage the 3 claws and remove 
the vertical seat adjuster handle cover.

3.

REMOVE VERTICAL SEAT ADJUSTER HANDLE (for 
Driver Side)
(a) Remove the 2 screws and the vertical seat adjuster 

handle.

4.

REMOVE RECLINING ADJUSTER RELEASE 
HANDLE
(a) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in 

protective tape, disengage the claw and remove the 
reclining adjuster release handle.

Protective Tape

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Protective Tape

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5.

REMOVE FRONT SEAT CUSHION OUTER SHIELD
(a) Remove the screw.
(b) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in 

protective tape, disengage the 2 claws and the clip 
and remove the front seat cushion outer shield.

6.

REMOVE FRONT SEAT INNER BELT ASSEMBLY 
(See page 

SB-31

)

7.

REMOVE FRONT SEAT CUSHION INNER SHIELD
(a) Remove the screw.
(b) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in 

protective tape, disengage the claw and the clip and 
remove the front seat cushion inner shield.

8.

REMOVE FRONT SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY
(a) Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips.

(b) Remove the 2 front seatback cover bands.

Protective Tape

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Protective Tape

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