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!

[@esteemedenergy]

Very common on these vehicles.

[@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.

[@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 🙏🏼

[@Sam-go3mb]

I'm 99% sure they take his opinion into account when they do market research, considering his subscriber count. And so they should, he's very objective and honest considering his entire life has been Toyota oriented, more or less.

[@dmitryadamenko6518]

The tint is insane 😮

[@Jones1920ac]

jose gotta make sure you didnt see him playing cat there to the point he bended his metal bracket under the seat.

[@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.

[@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. 😂

[@CasitaAdventurer]

That seat is an engineering marvel.

[@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.

[@xipxip3784]

Merry Christmas everyone

[@stansbruv3169]

Merry Christmas friend! Oh, and Happy Hanukkah too!

[@TXprimeFishing13]

Merry CHRISTmas!!!

[@justSTUMBLEDupon]

Merry Christmas!

[@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

[@rl5271]

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

[@torref9230]

These seats also tend to develop a high pitched squeak/chirp over time. Nice to get a look inside to see target locations for lubrication. This is a job for a bike mechanic.

[@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!

[@kevinstonerock3158]

Delicate is spot on. The previous owner somehow managed to put the left middle seat on the right side and vice versa on a 2015 Sienna. In the process it bent the anchor mechanism that attaches to the floor traveler anchor. I got the seats switched back but when I tried removing the seat it wouldn’t release from the anchor. Spent hours tracking down the plastic trim tabs in order to see the mechanism. It was bent and I was able to bend it back to the original location with my bare hands. I decided not to get a new latch since it may have been made of the same material. As long as I lift it straight up instead of twisting it it’s been working. Would have been nice to remove the trim and see early on why it was hanging up.

[@TW-ud6sb]

Much appreciated!! Two Siennas owned since 2001

[@rightlanehog3151]

AMD, Merry Christmas to you, the whole TCCN team and to all 1,290,000 subscribers. 🥳🥳 If the complexity of this seat mechanism comes as a surprise to you, imagine how we feel . 😉

[@JuanGarcia-kv7yv]

Omg!! This is the darn same problem I have with my 2006 4Runner except it’s stuck in the first down position and will not fold up against the front seat. Now I have an idea how to get at the cable / latch etc to be able to unlock it and fix it. Thanks for your great work!!

[@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

[@OK247OK]

Merry Christmas TCCN family 🎉🎉🎉🎅🏻🤶

[@EnriqueReyesJrREALTOR]

I spent several hours trying to figure out why my sister’s Highlander Rear seat would not fold forward. Her husband is 6.2, & weights about 245, he does stand on the seat to put things on the top of the car. Mystery solved! Thank you!

[@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!

[@chrisw4562]

Great find! It could be someone stood on there, but it could also be a heavier person sitting there regularly. When you slide out of the seat, a lot of pressure goes onto that edge, which could have the same effect over time.

[@jrbuch]

Thanks - I have the same type of car here in Australia (Landcruiser 120 Prado).. I won't be doing this to my seats now to ensure they're well cared for.

[@RAkers-tu1ey]

Great Video. I have done this without problems - so far - so this is timely for me.

[@walter.bellini]

Thank you AMD Just purchase the Moki Universal Door Step 100660. All SUV’s should come with this. It super strong and safe and ruins nothing and is VERY helpful.

[@Starman2112-o4w]

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

[@TheMB2333]

Merry Christmas Ya Nut! Thank you for all the great content...it continues to improve my DIY skills! You and the Wizard are true titans of the KZbin automotive community. Peace.

[@mikehand2668]

Merry Christmas buddy !!!

[@andyny29]

Happy Holidays! The fact that the owner drove this car from New York to Chicago to have this fixed speaks volumes about TCCN reputation!

[@jksouthern]

Sad state of America mechanical repairs. All rippoff artists.

[@nostradamus7648]

I might drive from San Antonio, unless I can find Scotty Kilmer's address in Tennessee anytime soon.

[@EvansAlexa-p5h]

I'm glad you made this video it reminds me of my transformation from a nobody to good home, $34k monthly and a good daughter full of love

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[@Richardgifts]

Wow! Kind of in shock you mentioned expert, Elizabeth Regina Nelsen. What a coincidence!!

[@MarieCarlton]

Thank you for your help, I love your exact detail and explanation, priceless.

[@luisrivera496]

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

[@dennisnumber1]

So true. Merry Christmas!

[@1717jbs]

Great vid. Thanks. Merry Christmas!

[@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

[@KendrasEdge757]

Merry CHRISTmas brother! Hope y’all had a great holiday remembering the true reason for the season!! FYI you don’t need to hide the license plate numbers. It’s not a social security number and doesn’t give personal information. Love the videos! God bless! Soli Deo Gloria~

[@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.

[@jobe20001]

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

[@sandrab.5065]

Excellent sleuth work, AMD Team. 👍👏🌻

[@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 😂

[@46miles]

Thanx AMD! My seats are fine, but now I know what NOT to do if I have stuff on my roof! My seats don't operate like these, I have a 2021 4Runner!

[@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.

[@richardsimms251]

Excellent talk

[@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

[@thebigguy]

As someone who is nearly 7' tall, I can say this is a problem I anticipate never having.

[@dalefrolander3583]

Our 2003 and 2004 Rav4's have seats similar to those. They're easy to remove when you want to haul stuff. I wish more modern cars had seats like those.

[@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.

[@walter.bellini]

I have the Moki Universal Door Step 100660 on my 2009 Highlander works great, all SUV should have them as standard equipment.

[@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.🧑‍🎄

[@craignehring]

Very cool! Merry Christmas everyone 🎄

[@wardroland270]

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

[@stormrider01]

Merry Christmas 🎄🎁 😊

[@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.

[@chipper7711]

Instead, get a cheap folding door latch hook / foot peg. Then you can get wayyy up high when you need too, and never touch the seat. These can be found cheap at common shopper websites.

[@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.

[@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.

[@_olamilekan]

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

[@RandThompson-dd3sk]

Not an issue with an Outback. Subaru is highest rated for a reason!

[@THEMANCAVE2023]

Merry Christmas all

[@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

[@_analog_photo]

This channel is transforming itself in Toyota academy on steroids 💪

[@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

[@iddddaduncan]

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

[@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!

[@jakewolfe1100]

please post a update on your Tundra!

[@noctilucent7396]

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

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

Great advice! Good to know.

[@richardbeckmann6720]

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

[@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!

[@SuperCodriver]

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

[@randyhammett4467]

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

[@ObservingtheObvious]

Very helpful; very informative! Thanks AMD and team.

[@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?

[@MrRmga420]

When accessing the items on the roof of my gx460 I always stand on the tire. Rarely do I open the door and stand on the floor but never on the seat. I have a front hinging roof box, so I’m always opening the rear barn door and standing on the luggage floor to get stuff in and out of the box.

[@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.

[@pierrecastanets1974]

Can you do a video on how to clean a smog sensor (used for auto fresh air/recirculation) on a Lexus RX?

[@DK-sv9zz]

Merry Christmas 🎁

[@lambertsaldi1550]

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

[@ursularandle683]

I have a 2017 GX and the driver's seat plastic casing has been coming off since year 2...the dealer kept putt band aid fixes on it but it would always snap off after a few days...still looking for a fix for it, because I plan to keep the car for a while

[@phils3427]

Kneeling on the edge of the seat to reach something without climbing in with muddy boots can cause similar damage.

[@zams8793]

Can you advise how to properly DIY a transmission flush?

[@dalefrolander3583]

They make a step that attaches to the door latch bracket. I looked on Amazon, and there are several different styles of them.

[@sanyok7777]

Beautiful job as always tons of information

[@loricollins3163]

Great tip! New seat problem question…my 2nd row captain’s chair seat recline lever just simply pulled off on my 2025 Sienna…It would slip back on to actuate the lever, keeps falling off. Any tips? 2025 Woodland Sienna. Thanks for the tips to NOT stand on the seat and treat it kindly. Happy Holidays!

[@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.

[@theredpilllion5922]

Master Mechanic 👍😎

[@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!

[@culuping]

Merry Christmas

[@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!

[@freevideos051]

Thanks for info, Merry Christmas

[@mplslawnguy3389]

Just get a little foldable step stool, problem solved.

[@seankilduff2038]

Thats a very rare color GX......nice

[@timmi511]

Grab handles on my ES350 2009 came all broken when I bought the car recently. I bought the one missing from AliExpress, got it leather wrapped and installed on the most used side. For the rest 3 I patched all the broken parts with superglue and installed them back just to fill the space but never pull on them hard. 😃 They can endure when I hang some clothes on them which fulfills my purpose.✌🏽 I so wanted to ship GROM for my car if it had the screen but unfortunately it’s Basic so there is no point. I’d rather go for Chinese screen with Apple Car Play.

[@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.😂

[@slalomking]

Thanks this was a great informative video

[@salp31390]

AMD i cant tell you how much i have learned from you. I am so apriciative i am in California and feel like driving to your shop for my car matinance. I follow your recommendations to the tee with my 2021 lexus ES 350. I am at 30k and will be doing a break fluid flush, i think my breaks are good but i am thinkin of adding some Brembo rotors and ceramic pads, what is your opinion i know you really like to stay OEM and so do i but i think this upgrade would be safe. Thanks keep up the great content you now have me wanting to buy a miata😊

[@charley95sheridan44]

There's a Tuber out there somewhere in Cali. called Waltnasty that does legit Toyota service in case ya can't make it to Amd. I would seriously check him out if I couldn't get to Amd's place. I'm so glad to be a client of Amd!

[@nenigma1]

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

[@JavierCR25]

Oh hell no!! No one stands on my seats!!

[@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