remove seats Lexus GX470 2004 Pictorial Index / LEXUS 2004 GX470 FROM AUG. 2004 THROUGH SEP. 2004 PROD. OWNER'S MANUAL (OM60B55U)

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NOTICE
Avoid putting heavy loads on the removed seat. Themetallic tips of the seat legs may be damaged and theseat cannot be reinstalled.
Tumbling, folding up or removing the seats will enlarge the
luggage compartment. See Stowage precautionsº on page
475 for precautions when loading luggage.
Adjusting rear seats

Second seat

Third seat
Lean forward and pull the lock release lever. Then lean
back to the desired angle and release the lever.

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To release the concave end tab, see page 155 for instructions.
NOTICE
The seat belts and the buckles must be stowed before
you fold up the seats.
1. Lower the outside head restraints to the lowest position
and remove the center head restraint.2. Unfasten the zippers behind the right side seatback and
stow the center head restraint into the seatback.

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142To release the concave end tab, see page 155 for instructions.
NOTICE
The seat belts and the buckles must be stowed before
you remove the seats.
1. Lower the outside head restraints to the lowest position
and remove the center head restraint.2. Unfasten the zippers behind the right side seatback and
stow the center head restraint into the seatback.

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5. Remove the seat lock cover and push the seat lock
release knobs, then pull up the whole seats and remove
them. After removing the seats, reinstall the seat lock
cover.
NOTICE
Avoid putting heavy loads on the removed seats. Themetallic tips of the seat legs may be damaged and theseats cannot be reinstalled.

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To return them to the original positions, reverse the steps
above.
CAUTION
When removing or reinstalling the seats, observe the
following to prevent personal injury:

Do not remove or reinstall the seats while the vehicle
is moving.
 Be careful not to get your hands or feet pinched in the
seats.
 Be careful not to hit the removed seats against a
person or drop it on yourself.
 Do not try to sit on or place anything on the removed
seat.
To prevent personal injury in a collision or sudden stop:
Do not sit on or place anything on the folded seatback
while driving.
 Do not leave the removed seat loose in the vehicle.
 After reinstalling the seats, make sure the seats are
securely locked by pushing forward and rearward on
the top of the seatbacks or by trying to pull up the
edge of the bottom cushions. Failure to do so will
prevent the seat belt from operating properly.
 Install each seat in the same position from which it
was removed. Failure to do so will prevent third seat
occupants from using seat belts properly.
 Make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught
under the seat and are arranged in their proper
position and are ready to use.

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Second and third seats
To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower it, press the
lock release button and push the head restraint down.
Second center head restraint: When an occupant sits on the
second center seat, always pull up the head restraint to the lock
position.
The head restraint is most effective when it is close to your
head. Therefore, using a cushion on the seatback is not
recommended.
CAUTION
 Adjust the center of the head restraint so that it is
closest to the top of your ears.
 After adjusting the head restraint, make sure it is
locked in position.
 Do not drive with the head restraints removed.
Stowing the third center head restraint
The third center head restraint can be stowed in the right
side third seatback when they are not in use.
To stow the head restraint, unfasten the zippers behind
the seatback and stow it into the seatback.

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CAUTION
Even if the total load of occupant's weight and
the cargo load is less than the total load
capacity, do not apply the load unevenly. That
may cause not only damage to the tire but also
deterioration to the steering ability due to
unbalance of the vehicle, causing an accident.

1Cargo capacity
2Weight of removed third seats
Seating configuration variation
In case of removing the third seats, it is possible
to load as much cargo as the weight of the removed
seats.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capacity) - (Total
weight of occupants) + (Weight of the removed third
seats)
Third seats weights: Right side 13.7 kg (30.2 lb.)
Left side 14.7 kg (32.4 lb.)