How do you remove the rear seat in a 2005 Toyota Solara Convertible?

Answer 1

I'm going to copy/paste the text from the factory service manual (which you can download from Toyota for about $10). The text may refer to pictures. You don't have to be a puzzle master to figure the procedure out without them though. Essentially you simply lift the rear cushion in front like you would on almost any sedan then pull forward and remove the seat. The seat back is secured by two bolts on the bottom that you'll see when you remove the bottom cushion. Remove the headrests (2 bolts) and assorted clips.

The 'by the book' instructions:

REMOVAL

HINT:

• The installation procedures are the removal procedures in

reverse order. However, only installation procedures

requiring additional information are included.

• A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the

standard bolt chart (See page SS-2).

1. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY

(a) Pull up the 2 front portions of the seat cushion, then

remove it.

NOTICE:

The cushion frame deforms easily. To avoid

deforming the seat cushion, place your hands

near the hook as shown in the illustration, and

then pull up on the seat cushion. Do the same

for the other hook.

2. REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST PLATE COVER

(a) Using a screwdriver, disengage the 4 claws and

remove the plate cover.

HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

3. REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST PLATE

(a) Remove the 2 nuts.

(b) Disengage the 6 claws and 2 clips. Then remove

the plate.

4. REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY

5. REMOVE REAR SEAT SHOULDER BELT COVER LH

(a) Using a screwdriver, disengage the claw and turn

over the cover.

HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

(b) Remove the screw.

(c) Using a screwdriver, disengage the clip and claw.

Then remove the belt cover.

HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

6. REMOVE REAR SEAT SHOULDER BELT COVER RH

HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

7. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and 2 rear seat outer belt

anchors.

(b) Remove the 2 bolts.

(c) Remove the seatback in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration.

8. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK WIRE

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and seatback wire.