All I really needed was to see how to remove the bench seat so I can install custom seat covers and you showed me how to do that so... Thanks Very Much!!
Unlike a lot of videos, this one includes a picture of the clip that you need to unfasten prior to removing the bench portion of the rear seat. This video also illustrates where you need to feel for these clips, prior to unfastening, so that you don't have to just start prying in different areas, possibly damaging something in the process. Very helpful.
Just a quick note if you have a hybrid model. The back seat isn't removable. If you pop up the seat cushion you'll see right away that the battery is mounted there with a big sticker reading caution high voltage. You can however still remove the back rests if needed. Also the bolts on 2021 are 14 mm, or if you have a 9/16 that will work a well.
Hi, great video but i have a maybe stupid question...if i just need to remove the bench should i go with all the procedure or i can go straight to the last parr?
Again, it depends on the seat cover you are installing. I cannot advise anything without knowing the seat cover. Most likely you pull around the seat with some stretching bands.
I see you have made thorough job with noise insulation. What thicknesses of noise insulation have you used and what would you recommend in the different areas?
I’m trying to do this to my 2021 Nissan rogue platinum, but can’t find any info to how to do it. Would this be similar? I have heat warmers on the back as well.
@@pault4908 Hey. So you actually don't need to remove the A Pillar to send wires up. Take the wire up between the A pillar and the door seal. When you get to the top, you can push the ceiling a bit and pull the A pillar a bit to route the wire towards the window. I have the video, I just hate doing voice overs and that's what takes me so long to make videos (lazy) but I wanted to give you an update because dash cams are important. =]
The 2022 Rav4 Adventure in Europe doesn't have a spare tire, only repair kit, can you please tell us the exact size of the tie down bolt, will try to get one online and I want to make sure it's the same size. Thanks.
What trim do you have? Mine is adventure so only gas. Might be different for hybrid/prime since there is battery there. But I think it can still be pulled up. Pull the cushion up a bit to see the corner and how it's installed.
I got 2021 Rav4 and tried to install rear seat bench cover... But I could not take off bench cause something is bolted to the rear bench seat. Please update for 2021 rav4.
If you only want to remove the bench portion of the seat do you still have to take the back parts off? Or can you just pop the bench part off by itself?
Hey. The sound deadening helps noise from the road and anything else that can vibrate. I applied to all doors, rear cargo and under the back seats. You can check out other youtube videos on how effective they are.
I'm interested in doing this because I do delivery work on the side and need the extra space for large wholesale club orders. I only wish to remove the backrests. Will there be an annoying alert noise without that seatbelt sensor plugged in that you have to remove to get the backrests out?
I did not record the process. Applying the dampening is as difficult as video recording for me. lol. But I have many other videos you can follow to tear apart the Rav4 so you can expose the sheet metal or frame of the vehicle to apply the deadening material.
I believe my ring fell in the opening where the right seat belt handle is housed. Will I be able to get to the bottom of the seat belt clip by removing the seat?
Thanks for the video. I noticed that you installed Kilmat sound deadening to the floor. Did you do your entire car? Where else did you install it? And how long did it take you to do? Thanks!
I did everything except the floor under the carpet and the ceiling. Took about a couple of days because of weather and I took my time. Needed about 50 sq ft of material or 1 and a half boxes of the kilmat 80mil.
@@williamsitton I did not analytically measure it but will say it feels to my ears better. I think some people said it reduced noise by a couple decibels (which is huge). It makes the audio sound more strong without having to go up on the volume especially after the amp and sub.
I pulled up I heard something breaking and now my seat is loose from the one side. So I stopped and didn’t pull any further. 😓 I tried pushing it down and it doesn’t click back in.
That's a good question that I did not test out. I'll follow up if I disconnect the sensor for a project (I have one coming up to re-wire my subwoofer). I am certain the warning light will display but cannot comment on the airbags. I would hope they still deploy regardless of occupancy.
@@Rav4Gen5 I looked at a 2021 Sienna and there is a airbag plug on the second row seats, and if disconnected it disables the entire airbag system, at least that’s what I was told. Just want to make sure that’s the case with the RAV4 hybrid because I’m going to remove the rear seat.
I'm trying to install seat covers for my 2021 XLE hybrid. for the back seat, does all rav4, regardless of trim level, have the same design where you just pull up to remove the back seat? Thanks.
Very nice video, but there are some differences on my 2021 that are notable. First the bolts that hold down the seat backs, and seat belts on mine are 14mm, not 12. Also on my 2021 there are two brackets that are held in place by 12 mm bolts that hold down the rear edge of the seat bottom, and these brackets need to come out for the seat bottom to be removed. Otherwise this was a very nice informative video.
Thanks for the video! I have a seat cover that I needed to install for the 2021 RAV4 XLE Hybrid. Few queries: 1) For the back seat, can we just remove the bench inorder to fit the seat cover or do we have to remove the full seating unit? 2) Is the setup to remove the back seat different for Hybrid models since the battery is under the back seat bench? 3) Would you reckon this might affect warranty? Thanks
No issue for warranty. You can remove bench without removing the back rest. Uninstall should be the same. 2 clips at the corner then slide out. I think I saw somewhere that I this the same for hybrids.
Thank you for your reply. I spoke with my dealership and they said if I remove the back seat bench the warranty will mostly be void as its not supposed to be removed other than the dealership. Also, for any add-on (example if I have to use a dash cam, fog light, HUD etc) and need to plug it to the fuse box or touch th le wiring then again warranty will become void apparently. So now im thinking of oem dashcam and no after market add-ons just to have piece of mind of warranty being intact.
You can undo a lot of those modifications you are describing before you go to the dealership for a claim. They’re being dumb, but up to you. They were successful in selling you another product at the end of the day.
Yeah I did think about it...but if something were to happen and im not in a position to get all the extras removed before taking to dealership then its going to be a strain. Yeah though i never even considered the oem dash cam, now it looks like the warranty aspect made me opt it. Just to have my piece of mind.
All I really needed was to see how to remove the bench seat so I can install custom seat covers and you showed me how to do that so... Thanks Very Much!!
Exactly what I am trying to do. I think I need a crowbar to pry it out, but that seems a bit extreme.
Unlike a lot of videos, this one includes a picture of the clip that you need to unfasten prior to removing the bench portion of the rear seat. This video also illustrates where you need to feel for these clips, prior to unfastening, so that you don't have to just start prying in different areas, possibly damaging something in the process. Very helpful.
Just a quick note if you have a hybrid model. The back seat isn't removable. If you pop up the seat cushion you'll see right away that the battery is mounted there with a big sticker reading caution high voltage. You can however still remove the back rests if needed. Also the bolts on 2021 are 14 mm, or if you have a 9/16 that will work a well.
Can I remove the seat cushion, but leave the back rests folded down to protect the battery?
@@dianewilcox8468 why, back seat folds flush with trunk already what are you gaining
@@alexxu3004 My 2019 RAV 4 hybrid seat does not lay flat. However, I did end up removing the back bench seat and gained more height.
You, sir, just saved me from wasting a bunch of time. Thank you!
Hi, great video but i have a maybe stupid question...if i just need to remove the bench should i go with all the procedure or i can go straight to the last parr?
I have to watch 10 videos finally find this one where explain step by step, for me help me a lot I’ll give 10 star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This is exactly what I needed! Thank you so much!
Thanks for these full details
As for the shiny material under the spare tire and the seats, what are they?
It a must that need to be removed all the Back seat just to put a Seat coverage, or just I can Unplug seat
I am not sure. It depends on the seat cover you are installing.
@@Rav4Gen5 it's only the seat cover, no back cover
Again, it depends on the seat cover you are installing. I cannot advise anything without knowing the seat cover. Most likely you pull around the seat with some stretching bands.
I cannot remove these damn seats! 😩 How strong to do you have to be to lift it out from the hooks? Do you have to press something?
I think some trim levels might be different. What do you drive?
Super thanks for the vids! Super helpful
Happy to help!
Thanks for the vid, super clear and helpful
Glad it helped!
Super super helpful 💪🏼🔥 Thanks a lot
Fab video thank you
I see you have made thorough job with noise insulation. What thicknesses of noise insulation have you used and what would you recommend in the different areas?
I wish you showed what the back space looks like with all the seats pulled out.
I have a short clip of that in my video that covers a part of it. I do have a full video planned. ua-cam.com/video/srRHwlzhbYY/v-deo.html
Can I remove the seat cushion, but leave the back rests folded down to protect the battery or is it better to remove the backrests?
I’m trying to do this to my 2021 Nissan rogue platinum, but can’t find any info to how to do it. Would this be similar? I have heat warmers on the back as well.
Can you show how to remove RAV4 a pillar to route dash cam wires behind airbags?
Funny. I just received my dual dash cam and a fuse tap yesterday. Will work on it this weekend hopefully!
Rav4Gen5 Sweet. Your videos are awesome btw
@@pault4908 Hey. So you actually don't need to remove the A Pillar to send wires up. Take the wire up between the A pillar and the door seal. When you get to the top, you can push the ceiling a bit and pull the A pillar a bit to route the wire towards the window. I have the video, I just hate doing voice overs and that's what takes me so long to make videos (lazy) but I wanted to give you an update because dash cams are important. =]
The 2022 Rav4 Adventure in Europe doesn't have a spare tire, only repair kit, can you please tell us the exact size of the tie down bolt, will try to get one online and I want to make sure it's the same size. Thanks.
Is it supposed to be really hard to pull up the seat? My seats were not moving at all.
What trim do you have? Mine is adventure so only gas. Might be different for hybrid/prime since there is battery there. But I think it can still be pulled up. Pull the cushion up a bit to see the corner and how it's installed.
Never mind, I had someone help me pull the seat up. Those seats are really locked in there.
@@microwavegum I'm having the same trouble. These seats will not budge. What was the trick? More force?
I got 2021 Rav4 and tried to install rear seat bench cover... But I could not take off bench cause something is bolted
to the rear bench seat. Please update for 2021 rav4.
Interesting. Thank you. Hopefully people read this comment. I don't have access to a 2021 but I would be curious at what is actually different.
@@Rav4Gen5 Nvm lol. It was just stuck. I used crow bar. It was on so tight that I broke the plastic clip. So your video is correct. Thanks.
@@mongo0179 AARRGG! Mine is also stuck. I thought crowbar, but afraid to break something.
@@alanheadrick7997 I'm dealing with this now and am also afraid to use a crowbar. Did you get yours off without one?
@@shadrachsmith5338 Yes, My son who is bigger then me got in there and yanked it out. Its just stuck real good.
Thank you
Great video, thanks!
If you only want to remove the bench portion of the seat do you still have to take the back parts off? Or can you just pop the bench part off by itself?
How well does that sound dampening insulator work? Also did you just install it to the floor and doors?
Hey. The sound deadening helps noise from the road and anything else that can vibrate. I applied to all doors, rear cargo and under the back seats. You can check out other youtube videos on how effective they are.
Great video 👍
I'm interested in doing this because I do delivery work on the side and need the extra space for large wholesale club orders. I only wish to remove the backrests. Will there be an annoying alert noise without that seatbelt sensor plugged in that you have to remove to get the backrests out?
Did you by chance make any vids about adding the sound dampening? I bet that was a big chore.
I did not record the process. Applying the dampening is as difficult as video recording for me. lol. But I have many other videos you can follow to tear apart the Rav4 so you can expose the sheet metal or frame of the vehicle to apply the deadening material.
Did you also sound deaden the front seats? Have video?
I have not. Looks very involved with having to remove the center armrest area so I'm leaving it for a future date.
What tool did You use to life the carpet
I have not lifted the carpet yet.
I believe my ring fell in the opening where the right seat belt handle is housed. Will I be able to get to the bottom of the seat belt clip by removing the seat?
You should be able to. I would certainly try
@@Rav4Gen5 Thanks! But will I be able to get at the bottom of the seat belt?
Where did you buy the sound insulation? Brand? Link?
Amazon. About 1 and a half boxes for cargo, rear seats, doors and room. amzn.to/3GAOiUW
Thanks for the video. I noticed that you installed Kilmat sound deadening to the floor. Did you do your entire car? Where else did you install it? And how long did it take you to do? Thanks!
I did everything except the floor under the carpet and the ceiling. Took about a couple of days because of weather and I took my time. Needed about 50 sq ft of material or 1 and a half boxes of the kilmat 80mil.
@@Rav4Gen5 how big of an improvement did this make?
@@williamsitton I did not analytically measure it but will say it feels to my ears better. I think some people said it reduced noise by a couple decibels (which is huge). It makes the audio sound more strong without having to go up on the volume especially after the amp and sub.
@@Rav4Gen5 make a video on this
Are you able to do this on the 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
LE? From your video description, it doesn't seem like it.
It should be possible. I don't think the seat construction or mounting would be so different.
I pulled up I heard something breaking and now my seat is loose from the one side. So I stopped and didn’t pull any further. 😓 I tried pushing it down and it doesn’t click back in.
Do you have a video reinstalling ?
Sounds silly but you can reserves the steps in the video. You struggling somewhere.
Does removing the sensor disable the airbag system, or create a permanent warning light?
That's a good question that I did not test out. I'll follow up if I disconnect the sensor for a project (I have one coming up to re-wire my subwoofer). I am certain the warning light will display but cannot comment on the airbags. I would hope they still deploy regardless of occupancy.
@@Rav4Gen5 I looked at a 2021 Sienna and there is a airbag plug on the second row seats, and if disconnected it disables the entire airbag system, at least that’s what I was told. Just want to make sure that’s the case with the RAV4 hybrid because I’m going to remove the rear seat.
Because once the seat is out and all the carpets I want to install both the sound deadening like you did, and some radiant heat flooring.
You sure you don't want a 4Runner for your adventure. I know it's not a hybrid but it is more roomy for your adventure. =]
@@Rav4Gen5 I drive a Prius now and feel like I’d be going backwards in a gas only vehicle.
Video is very helpful but not need to clear the cargo area.
I'm trying to install seat covers for my 2021 XLE hybrid. for the back seat, does all rav4, regardless of trim level, have the same design where you just pull up to remove the back seat? Thanks.
Yours has a battery under the bench but I think it is the same. Just pull the seat up from the corners to check. The rest should be the same.
Can you make it 7 seater ?
I do not think so. Not enough space.
Alguien me puede decir si es lo mismo para la Toyota Raize? saludos!
Very nice video, but there are some differences on my 2021 that are notable. First the bolts that hold down the seat backs, and seat belts on mine are 14mm, not 12. Also on my 2021 there are two brackets that are held in place by 12 mm bolts that hold down the rear edge of the seat bottom, and these brackets need to come out for the seat bottom to be removed. Otherwise this was a very nice informative video.
Good comment. Hopefully people read the comment section and see this if they have 2021+.
On my 2019 XLE Hybrid, made in Canada the bolts holding the seat in were also 14 mm.
Thanks for the video!
I have a seat cover that I needed to install for the 2021 RAV4 XLE Hybrid. Few queries:
1) For the back seat, can we just remove the bench inorder to fit the seat cover or do we have to remove the full seating unit?
2) Is the setup to remove the back seat different for Hybrid models since the battery is under the back seat bench?
3) Would you reckon this might affect warranty?
Thanks
No issue for warranty.
You can remove bench without removing the back rest.
Uninstall should be the same. 2 clips at the corner then slide out. I think I saw somewhere that I this the same for hybrids.
Thank you for your reply. I spoke with my dealership and they said if I remove the back seat bench the warranty will mostly be void as its not supposed to be removed other than the dealership. Also, for any add-on (example if I have to use a dash cam, fog light, HUD etc) and need to plug it to the fuse box or touch th le wiring then again warranty will become void apparently. So now im thinking of oem dashcam and no after market add-ons just to have piece of mind of warranty being intact.
You can undo a lot of those modifications you are describing before you go to the dealership for a claim. They’re being dumb, but up to you. They were successful in selling you another product at the end of the day.
Yeah I did think about it...but if something were to happen and im not in a position to get all the extras removed before taking to dealership then its going to be a strain. Yeah though i never even considered the oem dash cam, now it looks like the warranty aspect made me opt it. Just to have my piece of mind.
I will add that my 2021 LE uses a 14mm socket instead of a 12mm.***
Hello, can anyone let me know if you can just remove the rear seat bottom cushion（limited model) without removing the recliner part? Thanks.
Yes you can, same steps as this. Popped it off the front two corners. Lift up and slide forward and out. You don't need to remove the back rest.
@@Rav4Gen5 :thank you so much for the prompt reply, very helpful.
@@Rav4Gen5 Thats what I need and it does not come out!
But what?
Bra how tiny are you to be standing straight inside a rav4 lol
Thank you