Removing 2nd row seats 5th gen 4Runner

[@rickgermain7802]

No music. No intro. No long philosophical discussion on the “Overland Lifestyle”. Just the info I needed to get it done. Perfect.

[@CLEARVISIONOVERLAND]

These comments are getting old, you guys act like content creators want to work for free. 😂

[@jotsingh8917]

Thanks great demo. Will do that with my 2016 4runner limited. Perfect overland travel rig.

[@RichardsWorld]

Looks pretty easy. If I buy a 4Runner I'd just want to remove the bottoms so I can lay down and sleep in the back.

[@tahar1234]

Thank you Jeremy for filming the process, you saved me time and frustration. I just removed mine on my 19 4Runner. I plan to build the same base platform you showed in your other video.

[@jeremyswanson2708]

You're welcome, glad it helped you.

[@Adenture4]

Thanks for the video, I would never have found all the bolts without it.

[@jeremyswanson2708]

Glad it helped you out.

[@NilDreams]

Thank you! This video helped me to remove my seats on my 2021 4Runner. I hope I can figure out how to put them back in if I ever sell it.

[@liberatingleash]

Thanks so much. Just took mine out today and you taught me!! 💞🙏🏽

[@jeremyswanson2708]

Glad it helped you out.

[@TheArozconpollo]

Quick and to the point. Thanks!

[@Brigsam1970]

Thank you for getting right to the point.

[@shipfox22]

Thank you, I'm to tall for sleeping. Needed to remove one side.

[@smallnuts2]

I'm thinking about doing this. Only removing the bottom of seat though. It blocks the rear ac for my dog. Summers here can get to 118 degrees.

[@ChemAndAdrenaline]

I want the extra space for car camping. But also this.

[@RugbyLock2668]

Simple! Thanks!

[@TheGarrettZone]

Thanks for this! Was also looking at Goosegear, but was debating on just throwing down some plywood. Any other alternatives you found?

[@jeremyswanson2708]

I actually built my own out of some 3/4 birch plywood and wrapped it in some black carpet. Turned out pretty good for much cheaper than the GG system.

[@FunnyNESS]

Let's see the final bro!!!!

[@jeremyswanson2708]

www.4runners.com/threads/2nd-row-seat-removal.16252/#post-205186 here are some pics from a 4runner forum thread.

[@jack6764e]

Did you happen to have to remove the sliding cargo tray? I want to remove mine but really need some info before I tackle it. Thanks

[@jeremyswanson2708]

I did not have a sliding cago tray in my 4runner.

[@psork21]

Hi there! I have a 5th gen sr5 with the third row. Part of the 2nd row sits on a track so it can slide forward. Any idea or tips on how to remove? Thanks!

[@jeremyswanson2708]

I have never seen a 3rd row in person sorry. Not sure what all is different.

[@psork21]

@@jeremyswanson2708 Ya thats the answer I’ve been getting. Bummer. Thanks anyways!

[@amis930]

I have the same problem. Did you ever find a solution?

[@kamrouzsaifi3845]

So this is what’s going on. I was moving a box that was thin but kinda long and when I put it in the trunk I had to put one side of it on on the headrest and one of the plastic that holds the headrest metal bars broke. I spoke to a tech and he said the back panel needs to come off and then replace the piece which is $9. However Lexus will charge me something like $300 to that. I want to know if anyone has removed that plastic panel which is in the back of the rear seat(2nd row). Thanks

[@josky7510]

Were the 2nd row seat bottom bolts difficult to remove?

[@jeremyswanson2708]

No not at all in my situation. They came out easily. The 4runner was only 2 years old at the time.

[@tayachase3]

What latch??! I took the Bolts out but it's not budging

[@jeremyswanson2708]

Are you talking about the seat bottom? If so there is a loop to pull that releases the latch to flip the seat forward.

[@Val_Nikon]

What is the distance from the the back of the front seats to the rear trunk?

[@jeremyswanson2708]

Where i have my drivers seat set it is 74 inches.

[@Val_Nikon]

@@jeremyswanson2708 wow igs quite a bit

[@gregc3831]

Do you notice better mpg because of seat removal?

[@jeremyswanson2708]

@@gregc3831 not at all. It's not that much weight savings.

[@ari.b.mom.of.3]

Where can I buy the third row seats ?

[@MiguelPerez-xj8lx]

I'll sell you mine