Never Do This To Your SUV With Foldable 2nd Row Seat

[@airliners321]

I HAVE THIS EXACT PROBLEM. I have a 4Runner with that exact seat configuration that shows the same exact issue. It’s a rare config so nobody has a repair guide for it and I couldn’t figure it out. What a gift!

[@jundialhaqiqa9907]

Alot of shops wouldn't even fix the seat, they would just replace it which would be more expensive. You could have done the same but instead decided to help the customer out and save them some money. Careful out there people every mechanic is not going to be willing to help you out like this.

[@ianlloyd1182]

Thank you very much AMD. You’ve probably saved me many hours of work in the future by show what can happen when standing on the edge of the rear seat. Won’t be doing that anymore.

[@xipxip3784]

Merry Christmas everyone

[@stansbruv3169]

Merry Christmas friend! Oh, and Happy Hanukkah too!

[@TXprimeFishing13]

Merry CHRISTmas!!!

[@dmitryadamenko6518]

The tint is insane 😮

[@mikehand2668]

Merry Christmas buddy !!!

[@dharley189]

Seat work is tough. First we don’t see enough problems to get good at it. Second taking seat out is a pain. Third. Being good under the hood doesn’t necessarily make us good under the seat cushion.

[@OOICU812]

Or under the covers. 😂

[@1717jbs]

Great vid. Thanks. Merry Christmas!

[@JohnVandenberg-e9t]

It's easy to slip off a tire, especially if it's wet. Consider getting one of those steps that hooks over the tire. Takes very little space to store compared to a ladder and is super useful when servicing underhood items like sparkplugs, etc

[@THEMANCAVE2023]

Merry Christmas all

[@dennisnumber1]

So true. Merry Christmas!

[@Starman2112-o4w]

Merry Christmas to you and yours AMD! 🌲 🎁 Thanks so much for all you do!

[@_analog_photo]

This channel is transforming itself in Toyota academy on steroids 💪

[@OK247OK]

Merry Christmas TCCN family 🎉🎉🎉🎅🏻🤶

[@jobe20001]

You mentioned the Grom thing. Never heard of it how about a link in the description

[@luisrivera496]

❤you the best always giving advice to your fans and customers bless and thank you

[@jamesgichuhi2174]

Hey merry Christmas 🎉🎉🎉 from Kenya 🇰🇪🇰🇪 appreciate your job 🙋

[@tijuana_503]

Thank you for letting us know that standing on our seats can cause trouble , I’m glad I tell my kids to not jump around the car 😂

[@iddddaduncan]

I just stand on the rear tire, never thought of standing on the seat.

[@BigBoyz33]

gotta thank my pops for telling me to step on the tire and one foot in the door step in case i need to reach something off the roof of the truck. He probably knew about this haha

[@craignehring]

Very cool! Merry Christmas everyone 🎄

[@DK-sv9zz]

Merry Christmas 🎁

[@richmugge]

Merry Xmas!

[@martinhimself]

I would never stand on my car seats. Instead, I get on tires to wash roof of my car.

[@zzanatos2001]

I do the same - and I make sure to frequently wax every little nook up there because the roof is the first place that starts to oxidize and fade on old cars.

[@yaowang74]

Merry Christmas!

[@EfficientRVer]

At 0:17 in the video, to the right of his right hand is a metal door-latch strike looking like a silver metal "C" shape. There are all sorts of "car door step" devices you can hook onto that to stand on and gain access to things like a cargo box or bicycle carried on your roof. Of course that use is not approved by the legal department of Toyota or anyone else, but bear in mind that the door latch strikes and door jambs are designed to keep the door closed in a side impact with forces on it much, much bigger than the body weight of anyone who doesn't already know they are the wrong person to go climbing up on things. The cheap ones have the step well below the strike, so no mechanism is needed, just a L-shaped piece of metal with a hook at the top, and you step on the bottom of the L. If that gets you high enough and ends up level enough on your particular car/door-jamb/strike, fine, simple is good and gravity is reliable at holding the hook there when you step on it. But there are a couple of excellent designs that allow you to even more securely grab the strike, and allow you to adjust the leveling of the step if your door jamb is angled, curving, or whatever. Amazon is your friend, for items like that. I paid $16 on sale for an excellent one, which happens to fold up pretty small to store anywhere you'll remember to find it.

[@G_de_Coligny]

Seconded… Sometime bend a bit down the hook though…

[@ryanscott4237]

Merry Christmas everyone!!!

[@57Dalv]

2019 Sequoia 3rd seat switches stopped working in the lowered position. Ironically, the recline switch (separate from other) raises and lowers the back (drivers side). I went to the dealer and purchased a new switch (1 of 2 but the same) in hopes that would work but to no avail - "throw parts at the problem" lol. My fear if the recline switch stops working I won't be able to move the seat back and I like changing from cargo space to people hauler. Dealer Parts guy said to bring it in, reluctantly I think I will, as it may be a programming issue. 1st choice would be take it to the CCN shop but NY to Chicago is too far to drive - although noticed the 470 is from NY. I hope to stop by next summer to meet you as a loyal subscriber and don't miss many of your videos after we retire and tour the country - the reason for the Sequoia, wonderful ride. Thank you for all the helpful tips for us Toyota Owners (bought the Sequoia from your videos). Happy Holidays to you and your families (home and work). God Bless

[@_olamilekan]

Merry Christmas ❤️❤️ TCCN 🎉 Have a wonderful day ❤️❤️

[@richardbeckmann6720]

Merry christmas and thanks for all the information you give to us.

[@wardroland270]

Thanks AMD. Great job. Good info. God bless. Happy trails.

[@freevideos051]

Thanks for info, Merry Christmas

[@Lohse_dos2]

Merry Christmas my friend

[@flipcoin6301]

You can buy a little step that hooks onto the door latch. Standing on a tire is not always a good position to reach something on the roof rack.

[@sharkinstx]

Thanks! Our 2008 Sienna (8-passenger LE) has fold and flip second seats, and uses tether straps to hold them up, so probably use the same mechanism. I *never* stand on those seats, probably because I’m 5’ 10”. I just found your channel recently, and I own three Toyotas now (just got a 2012 Prius for my youngest daughter). I find your videos invaluable. Merry Christmas, and God bless you and keep you!

[@LA_Commander]

Just use a small folding stepladder if you need to access the roof. Much more stable and safe than climbing on the seat or the tire. Plus when you fold them up they are long and thin and are easily placed in the rear cargo area.

[@sanyok7777]

Beautiful job as always tons of information

[@stevep5736]

I have a 2010 Sequoia, and to remove items from the roof rack, I go from the side step rail to the rear tire and reach from there, always holding on to the rack rail for safety.

[@RLShub]

Happy holidays Mr. Nut!!!

[@MrTarzan2day]

I have an 02 sienna and just yesterday I was replacing the rear seats and one of the little feet popped out from the bottom... It would not stay in its home so I ended up breaking it off with a breaker bar.. Now its locked in and who know if Im ever getting it out again... Merry Christmas!!

[@MichaelNomura-i9n]

Same thing with my 2000 Sienna.

[@sandrab.5065]

Excellent sleuth work, AMD Team. 👍👏🌻

[@americanrealitytoday]

Same 2 row layout on our 2006 Sequoia ltd. Next time I will avoid stepping on the weak spot (lol). I use A shape ladder anyway, hand washing the roof.Increasing the aspect ratio tire size added 1 in. to the overall height, so the safest way is to use a ladder. Our Sienna is much practical in many aspects.

[@acwright]

Merry Christmas! The Lord has come

[@JohnAdams-lg3mh]

This kind of stuff doesn’t happen in Toyotas from the 90’s…. J/K. Merry Christmas

[@stevenbryn8600]

One thing the 4Runner has on the Land Cruiser/lx and gx is that the 2nd row folds flat for camping or hauling stuff. 3rd row in the gx and lc they constantly for years always bet on people spending substantial amounts of time in the 3rd row which nearly no one does because of lack of space, hence as to why the 2nd row seats fold toward the front of the car, for easy 3rd row access. Evidence of that is the 100 series having the rear climate controls on the ceiling on the driver’s side

[@zams8793]

Can you advise how to properly DIY a transmission flush?

[@ObservingtheObvious]

Very helpful; very informative! Thanks AMD and team.

[@truthbetold-jq8iw]

Thank you, the rear seat behind the driver seat on my '07 GX is a little finicky at times now I know why, and I now know better than to work on it myself. Merry Christmas and a better new year.🧑‍🎄

[@theredpilllion5922]

Master Mechanic 👍😎

[@noctilucent7396]

Thank you for this video you're the best, Loving my LC250

[@ChiTown-Zal]

I've found snaking wires through areas works well using an electricians "fish tape" They come in handy and are relatively cheap. Did a "pop n lock" on kid's Tacoma. Could never have got the wiring from the tailgate to the front without it.

[@rossjohnson2478]

Once again, Ahmed figures out the problem that nobody else can.

[@kevinkopack641]

This is great advice!

[@slalomking]

Thanks this was a great informative video

[@SuperCodriver]

Well explained as usual. Merry Christmas 🎄 E’Dook Breeka 🎅🏻

[@lambertsaldi1550]

Great Review thank you and happy holidays 🇺🇸🌲🇺🇸 Like allways that Vermonter

[@alexleiva1461]

Thanks for your info amigo

[@Laz_Arus]

One could say "There is a new twist to this tale". 😉

[@alanwrobleski]

I pulled the 2nd row out of my GX and built a camper setup in the back. I don't need more than 1 passenger inside that thing at any point in time

[@skipdog77]

I want to love my GROM for my GX460 -- the terrible touch screen of the GX really brings it down with sticky button touches. If you don't have to touch the screen it is great!

[@ragtopdeluxezl1]

Indeed a bad Idea to step on a seat for the reasons stated and because the bolster might bust at the seam, just rip it wide open, can also cause creases in leather. Always a good day to see TCCN and on Christmas Day too!

[@mabeljoe4305]

Hopfully the owner of the GX purchase one of these for example: Rightline Gear Moki Car Door Step - Hooks on Car Door Latch for Car Roof Access, As Seen on Shark Tank - Original Fixed Step or something similar that fits the vechicle door latch.

[@c.a.r.s.carsandrelevantspecs]

Great advice! Good to know.

[@randyhammett4467]

There are some folding step stools on the market that can be used for SUVs and truck beds. Worth having for easy access.

[@Lammasu1]

Tires! Just use tires for climbing, no matter is it an Land Cruiser (like mine :D) Defender, Discovery, Ranger... Best thing is it is rubber, so even in rain and snow it will be much better for standing than plastics and metal!

[@ToranaA9X308]

I’ve got a prado 120 diesel VX 2008 model in Australia in the same color. Always treat it with respect with oil changes filters and good fuel and they’ll go forever

[@rl5271]

Absolutely genius! I don't own a Lexus, but I do all my own auto repairs and knowledge is power! Thanks!

[@Silent3442]

Hi there TCCN, is the any chance we could get a video from you about how long you should/shouldn't let you car warm up for in the winter months. I've heard so many different opinions and I would truly like to hear your perspective on the matter! I own a 2006 GX 470! Thanks again for the amazing content!

[@francantanimor]

Thank you

[@Marroky-0.23]

I believe after this great man stop working for toyota, they stared watching his video to be able to figure problems out at the warehouse 😅😅 God bless you 🙏🏼

[@konjin007]

I used to use a tire step, now I use a door latch step, to get to my roof top cargo box. Around 20-30 at amazon.

[@robertphillips93]

An alternative to the seat, folded or not, are products that hook onto the door latch on the b- or c-pillar to form a step. Obviously for nimble climbers that won't break the latch!

[@worawatli8952]

I hope some engineers at Toyota see this, so they can better design better seat mechanism that won't be easily affected by bent frame.

[@phxamigo]

Toyota needs to fix that !😃

[@hccvad591]

Oops, I stepped on the seat quite a few times, but luckily, all the folding functions still work well. I will be careful not to step on the seat from now on. Perhaps folding the seat down and stepping on the back of the seat instead?

[@stendecstretcher5678]

Good advice thankyou.

[@crisislord00]

There is a product that hook on the location where the door latches and provide a small platform for you to step on.

[@Teraclips]

Happy holidays.

[@nenigma1]

Woooo... Can the GX460 fold forward 😮???

[@robertahopper8982]

"MERRY 🎄 🤶 CAR NUT GUY "

[@bbdaddy98]

I wonder if the second gen sienna second row seats have that issue, like mine

[@martykendall6547]

Do the 2021 Highlander seats tumble?

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[@OkechukwuOnwe]

Thanks for the Xmas update and many more great updates on your channel;is a 2007 Toyota Highlander a good compact SUV to buy used?

[@scrambagorg]

The GX460’s little cable comes out of it’s little notch and then the seat wont fold down flat. You have to get way under the seat to rehouse it. Very annoying but easily fixable with a couple flatheads and a third hand to hold a light.

[@brettweltz8135]

I had the same problem with a friend of mine. I just broke out a welder in some steel bar stock I had and reinforced that part of the seat, then painted it with some clear coat for corrosion purposes. I’m only 140 pounds but my friend is 230 and now he can jump on that and nothing happens.😂

[@NachoChurro]

By biggest gripe with Grom is how little RAM and processing power they give you for the money. Even then I don't think its worth the software it uses. Only makes sense if you absolutely want to keep oem screen. Otherwise, if your car never came with any sort of nav features, you're better off getting a reputable Android standalone aftermarket headunit.

[@user-gj9cn7tn5r]

There are more individual parts in the 2nd row fold into floor seats than the entire engine of my mini van. I think the engineers figured out they got paid by the part.

[@Outdoorsy368]

I used to work in an auto seat factory years ago, the ones we made were quite complicated and well engineered. I can see where diagnosing problems with them would be difficult. I really enjoy your channel

[@countschad]

$44 for a plastic handle? Does it have a platinum core?

[@jiminysnicket86]

If it was platinum it would be $4400

[@psyberiusblack]

Lexus tax 😆

[@countschad]

@jensha8898 I can buy a stainless steel doorknob at Home Depot for $15...

[@LoneWolfSparty]

It's a Lexus. Gotta pay to play with the luxury brands. It's still cheaper than the other luxury brands in terms of parts and maintenance costs.

[@run2fire]

What years is this type of seat used? My 2020 4 Runner folds differently.

[@persistence4752]

There’s a car door step you can find on Amazon that works perfectly to avoid this issue.

[@kawikadee9670]

So a sumo wrestler can't sit in the backseat.

[@MichaelNomura-i9n]

Or my fat dogs, neither.

[@Thehappyfarmer-e8c]

Not on the edge 😂

[@kawikadee9670]

@@Thehappyfarmer-e8c Their rear end's spans far and wide haha 😂

[@Warpedsmac]

Aeroplanes have a "no step" painted stencil on parts of the wing etc...

[@KrazyKramer]

Off topic question. Have a 2024 Corolla hybrid. Wanted to disconnect speaker for pedestrian alert temporarily but will plug it back in again. I know this will throw a code on the dashboard I've read. I'm just wondering once plugged back in will the code go away or will it have to be cleared by a scanner?

[@ericlove2721]

Do you work on scions

[@bikedawg]

so.....HOW DO YOU FIX THAT LATCH PROBLEM? Do you bend the seat frame back up?

[@ariescorner7655]

What the heck is a grom and what does it do?

[@93ndani]

A Nissan press car? Is there a video coming?

[@chibbyylol]

very likely, though maybe they're on break so it'd be after new years