2003 TOYOTA TACOMA remove seats

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2. To remove the child restraint system,press the bucklerelease button and al-
low the belt to retract.(A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION
An infant seat is used in rearfacing
position only.CAUTION
Do not install a child restraint sys-
tem on the rear seat if it interferes
with the lock mechanism of the
front seats. This can cause death or
serious injury to the child and front
passenger in case of sudden brak-
ing or a collision.
If the driver ’s seat position does
not allow sufficient space for safe
installation, install the child re-
straint system on the rear right
seat.
—Installation with 2point type seat
belt (vehicles without passenger
airbag manual onoff switch)

’03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209)
902003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U)
2. To remove the child restraint system,press the bucklerelease button and al-
low the belt to retract.Regular cab with bench seat
Regular cab with separate seats
Double cab with rear seats
Follow the procedure below for a child
restraint system that requires the use
of a top strap.
— U sin g a to p st rap
(regular
and double cab
models)

’03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209)
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2. Fix the child restraint system withthe seat belt and tighten the top
strap.
For instructions on installing the child re-
straint system, see “Child restraint” in this
section.
CAUTION
When returning the seatback to its
original position, make sure the
seatback is securely locked by
pushing forward and rearward on
the top of the seatback.
Make sure the top strap is securely
latched, and check that the child
restraint system is secure by push-
ing and pulling it in different direc-
tions. Follow all the installation in-
structions provided by its manufac-
turer.
Regular cab with separate seats— 1. Remove the passenger head re- straint.

’03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209)
942003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U)
Double cab with rear seats—1. Remove the head restraint (outside position only).2. Pull the seatback release lever andswing the seatback forward slightly,
then latch the hook onto the anchor
bracket.
Return the seatback to upright posi-
tion.3. Fix the child restraint system withthe seat belt and tighten the top
strap.
Replace the head restraint (outside
position only).
For instructions on installing the child re-
straint system, see “Child restraint” in this
section.