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Remove third row seat in Gen2 Sequoia?

Discussion in 'Sequoia 2nd Gen (2008-2022)' started by TheYeti, Dec 4, 2024.

  1. Dec 4, 2024 at 11:29 AM
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    TheYeti

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    I want to remove the third-row seat in my 2021 Sequoia and am searching for "how-to" info.
    Any help out there?
     
  2. Dec 4, 2024 at 11:31 AM
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    Wonder what are you trying to achieve? They fold flat on 2nd gen.
     
  3. Dec 4, 2024 at 7:27 PM
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    I want to decrease vehicle weight and create more storage space. I am hauling a small GeoPro camper/trailer and hope to increase mileage, and storage capacity for lightweight gear, during long-range camping journey.
     
  4. Dec 5, 2024 at 4:23 AM
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    Well, those seats weight perhaps less than 1% of the vehicle's weight. Not sure what mileage can increase with that weight savings.

    Looks like you better get a Tundra :) I regularly camp in wilderness, don't have any trailers, everything fits inside the Leer cap. 38 gal tank is awesome. Wife drives a Sequoia, so I can compare.
     
  5. Dec 5, 2024 at 5:58 AM
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    LED headlamps/fogs; interior footlamps.
    Glanced on youtube - no vids on how to 3rd row only 2nd. That tells you something or you could be the First.
     
  6. Dec 5, 2024 at 6:07 AM
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    Ours are motorized and I don't see any quick release latches like there are on the 2nd row.
     
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    Yeah only bolts.

    I know first hand cuz I once left rear window open a bit and it rained - uggg. Stunk so bad I almost took out the rear seats but managed to dry it by take everything else apart (lots of plastic) first to allow air movement - lesson learned.
     
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    Tornador + sufficiently large air compressor will extract all of the grime and dirt, and leave it almost dry. www.amazon.com/Tornador-Car-Cleaning-Tool-Z-010/dp/B0024J6JMI
     
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