How to remove the electric Third Row seats from a LandCruiser 150 Prado 

For anyone trying to remove the third row seats where the electric mechanism is not working and the seat is stuck in the DOWN position it is possible to do. I'm not sure if this is the recommended or best way but this is how I managed it. As per the video there are four bolts fixing the seat to the floor. (please note I may have steps/bolts 2 and 3 the wrong way around as it was a few months back, but it should become obvious if I have.).- Before you start lift the other seat into the raised (usable) position. (If this is also stuck I'm not sure what to do). Step 1 remove rear bolt nearest the centreline of the car. Step 2 Remove the front bolt nearest the centreline of the car. It's difficult to get to but with the other seat raised can be done. Step 3 Remove the front outside bolt. To do this you will need a helper to pull/lift the front centre of the seat and/or seat back up as much as possible to give you room to access the other bolt. Step 4 The rear outer side bolt is buried under parts of the frame and mechanism. We tried dismantling various parts but it doesn't help. Also it is covered by fabric and other bits so accessing from the rear with flat spanner was not possible. However with the other three bolts removed the seat will, with some pulling and tugging, move just enough to allow a socket on the end of an extension bar to be knocked down onto the bolt head and then it can be undone. Using this approach doesn't take that much longer but working it out took lots of trial and error. So I hope this helps someone.

Thankyou for the really useful video. I was wondering did you need to advise insurers and/or DVLA that you removed the rear seats?

Very nice video, good luck for the drawers. Nice timelapse at the end. Cheers

Only one problem, what you are removing them because they no longer work and are stuck in the down position? Any tips on how to manually open?

Hi Guys... I just removed the third row in my 2014 Invincible using your video as my guide..It worked very well but took me a lot longer than you..😂..I need even more room for camping and wondered if you know if the middle /2nd row seats are as easily removed...Thanks

Thanks. This is just what I was looking for. then in go the drawers. Cheers

Great video very helpful. Wondering what the electrical device is that is in the middle of the floor under driver side rear seat?

Great video , cheers!

Well done guys! Helped a lot

Thanks a lot really a great help..now to fit my drawers 🙂

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