3rd row seat removal?

[MalcomM Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close MalcomM]

Hi
Just bought a Diesel 2000 TD 90 series without an owners manual.

Can anyone tell me how to unclip the 3rd row seats?
I have the rear catch which I can see actuating a lever inside the side hinge assembly but I can't see how to actually disengage the seat from the axle.
Any help appreciated while I wait for Mr Toyo to get me a manual.


cheers

[glen_ep Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close glen_ep]

See third post here:
http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...e-3rd-seat-row

[MalcomM Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close MalcomM]

Thanks Glen
Had seen that one but I've had no luck with it.
I gather that the having folded everything up and released the latch, the seat should slide forward a bit and then lift out.
Well I can't slide it forward at all so I thought there might be a trick to it?

Is the sliding part done with the seat vertical, horizontal or somewhere in between?

[Luis Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Luis]

try vertically or somewhere in between

[glen_ep Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close glen_ep]

From experience I can confirm it's a prick to do the first few times.. or perhaps always!

Definitely fold eveything up.

I usually sit down with my knees on the floor, the seat resting on my legs, a large screwdriver down the hole to hold the lever down, and then use my body to FIRMLY push the seat forward.

[MalcomM Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close MalcomM]

Thanks for that.
Finally discovered the sweet spot at about 30 degrees up and then it can slide forward.
Bugger of a thing.