'03 LC: do second row seats fold flat?

[Jim_Chow]

Can w/ an '03 LC tell me if the second row seats fold flat (forward) so the vehicle can be made a 2-seater w/ full cargo area in back when the 3rd row seats are removed? Do any of the 100's have 2nd row seats (pre '03 or overseas versions) that can fold flat for pure cargo?

 

[100 TD]

It's been that long since I've done it but I think the following is correct.
Australian '03 cruisers 2nd row seats fold their back onto the base of the seat then flip 90 degrees forward (Edit you have to remove headrest) and stand up behind first row, pivoting on the front of the seat. Sorry I would give you a picture but I have 3 child seats in the 2nd row with seatcovers, half cargo barrier, roller draws etc so I can't quickly throw the one behind the passenger seat forward for a pic, but I'm sure if you search around the Toyota sites you should get a seating layout in all the various positions. I'm also fairly certain that 98 thru 03 are the same and all do it. Edit not sure on 04-06 although could be wrong for all!

 

[siglo]

Mine is a 04 Arabian specs.. the seats fold up to the front like 100 TD said but without the need to remove the headrest.. the seats are then fastened to the corner grab handles using built in straps (not strapped in the pic).. I hope that made sense..

 

[rzpapp]

Yep my US 2004 folds exactly the same way... I am sure with an application of some muscle and tools one can remove the second row seats

 

[Snook]

I removed the smaller second row seat (permanetly) so my kids and dog can simply walked to third row seat from second door without folding and unfolding small second row seat. It is 7 passenger SUV instead of 8.

The larger second row seat (2/3) is extremely heavy to remove so I do that only for overnight camping for extra headspace.

One thing disappointing, unlike the 80's where the floor is flush after the second row seat is removed, on 100's there is a sharp seat brackets exposing thru carpet, bad for kids' knee.

I can removed it but it will required cutting few inches of carpet to access the bracket bolts. Maybe there is a way of doing it that I didnt know of without cutting carpet.

Cheers,

 

[e9999]

yup mid 03 seats fold up against the back of the front seats

 

[tabraha]

Don't think that's changed unless it's different in an '06, which I doubt. My 99 looks and functions the same as everyone else has described/pictured.

 

[Jim_Chow]

Thanks, guys. Can the second row seats recline at all? I have seen some hinge kits ($$) that allow the seats to recline flat.

 

[siglo]

if you recline both the font row (after removing headrests) and the second row you get an almost flat sleeping surface.. I've tried it once for a nap and it was comfortable.. didn't try it for a night sleep though..

 

[dclee]

Yup, our US-spec `04 reclines all three rows by default. No extra kit needed, unlike the 80.