MScruiser
obsessive-compulsive oppositional-defiant wise-ass
Like many others, the elastic band in the seat storage unit on both my driver and passenger side seats were stretched out and an eyesore. Rather than using one of the lace locks that are mentioned in other threads, I wanted to retain the factory look, so we t about repairing the bands with a different approach.
First, remove to two Phillips head screws at the bottom of the seat back panel(circled in red).
Gently pry the top of the panel, to reveal a spring steel metal tab. Use a long screwdriver to press the tab downward, and the scoring clip should release from its mounting tab on the seat back.
Here is a picture of what the tab looks like.
Next, you can either cut ONE of the top post with the washer, or you can try to remove the washer and order a new washer from Toyota. I opted the just cut the tab. ONLY CUT ON LE OF THE TOP TABS, NO MORE CUTTING IS NECESSARY.
I then prayed off the metal washer with a small flathead screwdriver.
First, remove to two Phillips head screws at the bottom of the seat back panel(circled in red).
Gently pry the top of the panel, to reveal a spring steel metal tab. Use a long screwdriver to press the tab downward, and the scoring clip should release from its mounting tab on the seat back.
Here is a picture of what the tab looks like.
Next, you can either cut ONE of the top post with the washer, or you can try to remove the washer and order a new washer from Toyota. I opted the just cut the tab. ONLY CUT ON LE OF THE TOP TABS, NO MORE CUTTING IS NECESSARY.
I then prayed off the metal washer with a small flathead screwdriver.