Important to point out the rear legs need to be released too. They’re easy to do and no tools are needed. If you lay down and look under the seat, you can see them. Squeeze the metal bracket that the cable is attached to and the rears will let loose. Thank you so much for this video. The 60% section of our 3rd row has been stuck for years. Our independent mechanic said, “sorry, you’ll need to go to the dealer.” I’m currently looking at a flat load floor. Next up is to figure out how it works so that I can fix the actual problem, but this’ll do for now.
Thank you! This helped us fold our third seat. We have a 2015 Sienna and there’s two mechanisms per leg that we noticed. One that slides in a curve (outside of legs) and a latch inside of the leg (where you showed). It was a two person job to get all legs undone. My husband had to hold and pull the chair up to prevent it relatching while I had to force the curve sliders up on each leg. We noticed if the curve sliding latch stays up then its fully unlocked. That seems to be the manual detachment switch for the 2015.
Wow! Couldn't find that in the owner's manual! Extremely happy to learn this! But my sawzall and firepit?? They're a bit upset, as they were really looking forward to cutting out that broken seat and watching it burn!
Edit: okay I made a video with UA-cam and it lost it, but the two rear anchors of the seat also need to be released. You can do it by hand if you feel around on the inside of the anchors, there's a small lever you just pull up and you'll hear it snap out. Do that and you're good to go! Mine is a 2011 and was different. I'll make a video.
There are 2 releases under the seat at the back left/right that I had to press up on with my screwdriver to get the rear hinges to release. Back in the box again.
Tried it with a 2019... Seat won't budge!
What if the seats are down in the stowing area and the manual pull handles won’t release the seats so you can get the seats up.
Important to point out the rear legs need to be released too. They’re easy to do and no tools are needed. If you lay down and look under the seat, you can see them. Squeeze the metal bracket that the cable is attached to and the rears will let loose. Thank you so much for this video. The 60% section of our 3rd row has been stuck for years. Our independent mechanic said, “sorry, you’ll need to go to the dealer.” I’m currently looking at a flat load floor. Next up is to figure out how it works so that I can fix the actual problem, but this’ll do for now.
A search on youtube shows how to fix it once u order the new handle from toyota parts near u. Did u end up fixing it?
Can you post a picture or video of how to release the rear legs?
Thank you! This helped us fold our third seat. We have a 2015 Sienna and there’s two mechanisms per leg that we noticed. One that slides in a curve (outside of legs) and a latch inside of the leg (where you showed). It was a two person job to get all legs undone. My husband had to hold and pull the chair up to prevent it relatching while I had to force the curve sliders up on each leg. We noticed if the curve sliding latch stays up then its fully unlocked. That seems to be the manual detachment switch for the 2015.
Wow! Couldn't find that in the owner's manual! Extremely happy to learn this! But my sawzall and firepit?? They're a bit upset, as they were really looking forward to cutting out that broken seat and watching it burn!
Thank you so much! I just got my seat closed and I’m ready to roll for my road trip now!
Thank you so much. The latch cable broke in the middle of a road trip and I couldn’t release / fold the seat.
Great help. I have a 2017, so the buttons were a bit different, but I voouldnt have done it without your help!
I'm going to need daylight & a narrower flat head. I hope this fixes the problem tomorrow.
I need to shove a couch in there!
thank you!! was getting ready to head to the dealer
Question is on 1998 sienna, can you fold down 3rd row seats ?
This is just what I needed. Thanks!
What year is this van? My 2015 seats appear to be different and this method doesn’t work for me.
Did you get yours fixed?
Edit: okay I made a video with UA-cam and it lost it, but the two rear anchors of the seat also need to be released. You can do it by hand if you feel around on the inside of the anchors, there's a small lever you just pull up and you'll hear it snap out. Do that and you're good to go!
Mine is a 2011 and was different. I'll make a video.
@@GavriloPewPew Did you make the video ?
@@philibey there’s a spring ball looking thing, you just have to push that up on each side
a 2019 model looks different and couldn't get the screw driver release to work.
What if it won’t lock to begin with, thanks
Thank you so so much. Why doesn’t toyota do a recall. This is so common.
Dude. I love you. Thanks!!!
There are 2 releases under the seat at the back left/right that I had to press up on with my screwdriver to get the rear hinges to release. Back in the box again.
Very helpful. Thank you!
Thank you this video is very helpful
Thanks I love the help
How do I fix the real problem?
Buy a Honda? That's how I feel right now lol
Thanks Dude.
Very helpful thx a lot
THANK YOU!!!!!😂😂🤗♥️
Thanks man, was getting a bit angry here...
Thank you.
This does not work on my 2015 Sienna LE AWD
Thank you
You amazing