Two screws, IIRC, that hold the console to the top of the dash must be removed from the shifter surround. The two panels on either side of the footwell console should be removed. They require some dexterity to avoid breaking the clips. I’m not 100% certain, but I believe you need to remove the center console’s top portion. One of the nuts you will need to loosen is in the bottom storage area. The two bolts under the shifter may then be accessed, and last but not least, the bolts on either side of the console’s back can be taken out after the top has been removed. You ought should be able to take the console out from there.
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Can the center seat in a Toyota Highlander be removed?
Yes, but it will require some work. You must be careful when removing these seats because they aren’t made to be slid in and out like those in a minivan.
Before you remove the second row of seats, think about the following safety advice:
Check your airbags three times. If you have a passenger in the backseat after you have removed the second row of seats, there is a potential the side airbags won’t deploy properly. Make sure the people in the backseat are buckled up, and check your owner’s manual to make sure the airbags are still functional.
Include a rug or tarp. When the second row of seats is taken out, potentially dangerous metal brackets may be visible on the floor. Place a rug or tarp on the ground to keep those covered.
Keep hold of those bolts. When you want to reinstall the seats, keep the bolts and other components carefully stowed.
Keep in mind that if you only need extra space briefly, you can always fold the back seats down.
Do the seats of a Toyota Highlander fold flat?
Eight people may comfortably fit inside the 2017 Highlander with lots of legroom. The interior has fold-flat third-row seats with sliding headrests and reclining functionality, eight-passenger seating with a 60/40 split, and sliding, fold-flat second-row bench seats with a 60/40 split.
In the third row of a Toyota Highlander, is there enough for a carseat?
For 2008, the Highlander underwent a redesign and is currently only available as a 7-seater model. If you prefer the feel of captain’s chairs in the middle row, the Highlander can be simply converted to a 6 seater by removing the itsy-bitsy 2C, but because 2D and 2P are joined at the floor area, it is more difficult to navigate than in captain’s chairs where they are genuinely distinct.
Most car seats and boosters cannot fit in 2C because of its severe narrowness and prominent plastic-covered hinge (we have had success using the Cybex Aton2 and Clek Foonf rear-facing in 2C).
The third row is still without tether anchors, making it unsuitable for forward-facing car seats. It is also too small for most rear-facing car seats, making it ideal for booster seats or older children or adults wearing seat belts.
In a Toyota Sequoia, is the center seat removable?
The middle row bench is the factory-installed model, and it is made up of three individual seats that are all fastened separately. The centre seat can be removed with 4 bolts, leaving the two side seats in place. The process takes roughly 10 minutes.