How to Remove the Seats in a Corolla?
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Method to remove the seats in a Corolla: First, open the lock button in the trunk, then pull up the two levers on the seat. There is a handle at the front of the seat; pulling it will separate the seat from the chassis. Lift the seat directly upwards, then use tools to remove the screws on the backrest. After removing the backrest, use a screwdriver to take off the two side supports at the edges, and then you can remove the entire backrest. The Corolla is a brand under Toyota, with a body length of 4630 mm, width of 1775 mm, height of 1480 mm, and a wheelbase of 2700 mm. The Corolla is equipped with a newly developed inline four-cylinder 1.8L engine featuring dual VVTi technology. Paired with either a 6-speed manual transmission or a 4-speed automatic transmission, it delivers a maximum power output of 100 kW.
I often disassemble the Corolla seats myself, for example, to clean the dust under the seats or to retrofit a heating pad. First, park the car on a flat surface, turn off the engine, and engage the handbrake to ensure safety. Don't forget the first step is to disconnect the negative terminal of the car battery to prevent electric leakage or sudden airbag deployment. There are power connectors or wire plugs under the seat, find that small thing, pinch the clip and gently pull it out. There are two fixing bolts on each of the front and rear tracks of the seat, use a wrench to loosen and remove them. Some models require prying off the plastic caps first to see the bolts. The seat is not too heavy, but when lifting it, be steady to avoid hitting the door or dashboard. After disassembly, you can thoroughly clean the interior. When reinstalling, make sure to align the holes and tighten the screws to avoid any strange noises while driving. I recommend beginners to first check the user manual or online videos, and prepare a socket wrench for simplicity and convenience. Remember to wear gloves to protect your hands during the operation, and spray some loosening agent to help with rusted bolts.
