Toyota 4-Runner Rear Seat won't fold down - FIX
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ส.ค. 2024
- 2016 Toyota 4-Runner rear seat fold down issue fixed. A common problem that the dealership wants to charge you $300 to fix. Fix it for free with a bungee cable and some needle nose pliers.
Why didn’t I just search this from the start? I’ve been dealing with this for 6 months. Tinkered around with it for an hour. Contemplated taking the seat out myself. Watched the video and fixed it a matter of minutes. Thanks brother!
Thank you so much!!! My friend had already been charged $500 for this fix once, and yes it happened again. What a blessing to be able to fix this for her. Absolutely takes longer to put the cover back on than the repair!
Thanks for that. Same seat, same problem in my 2018. I'm moving and need the space- this video is a life saver
I have a 2016 with the same problem. I just went to my 4Runner and fix this exactly what you said with no tools!! Thank you!!
Thank you. 2016 4runner Mine popped off last night and it's fixed within 24 hours.
Thank you!!!! Just bought a 4Runner and found out I had this problem when buying a big piece of furniture
Really didn’t want to spend my time taking the car back to the dealership! Thank you!!!!
THANK YOU! it took me longer to put the plastic cap back on than the actual fix haha
I just got stuck at Home Depot trying to get a new toilet in the cargo area and this seat wouldn’t go down. Thanks for posting! Quick search and quick fix I’m back in business.
Thanks for the post. Fixed mine in 15 minutes. Dealership wanted $145 to do the same.
This was EXACTLY what i needed. Thank you so much for sharing this video. Was able to fix my seat to have it fold down in 5 minutes. BOOM!
Thanks so much!!! Mine stopped working months ago but I was afraid to bring it in. This was easy enough to fix but what a major design flaw!!! Toyota needs to come out with a free fix kit because this ish is dumb.
Brad is the hero we need, but don’t deserve. Much thanks kemosabe.
Thank you Brad. It is so great when folks post solutions like this and make it easy to follow. Probably saved me an hour just in diagnosing the problem. Another suggestion. The long lever on the back of the seat that lets passengers in the all-the-way back move that rear seat forward enough to get out the side door--- the end of the cable on that has the same problem. I heated a nail to burn a hole through the plastic housing so I could hole that end in its plastic slot and used a zip tie to make sure it would never be a problem again. I was not able to come up with a similar solution to the bottom one you showed. I tried the channel locks to squeeze the slot together and it did not seem to move. We will see. At least it will be a quick fix next time. Thank you again.
GREAT share! Literally took me five minutes, the cover was the hardest part. That cable was disconnected as you said and boom….fixed! Thank you for the savings! 🍻🍻🍻
Thank you man! My seat back stopped working after a recent beach vacation. Back in business now. Videos like this are great.
You crazy S0B! It worked 😂. Took me less than a minute once I tried the plastic cover apart. I have a 2017 4Runner. Thanks!
Thank you so much, it worked like a charm. It was harder and took longer to push the plastic apart than it did to fix the cable. Thanks for saving us $300.
Thank you!!! Omg I had to take a 65 inch TV 90 miles to have it repaired (because I live in the middle of f’ing nowhere) and I couldn’t get my stupid seat on the passenger side to lay down. You saved my sanity and my TV because it wouldn’t fit in the back otherwise.
Also like you, I camp in my 4runner and that would’ve been a big bummer to get all ready to go and realize I couldn’t lay the seat down anymore.
Brad. YOU ARE THE MAN! Fixed this in 10 minutes tops. Bungle cord worked great. The A wipe at Toyota wanted $120 just to diagnose the problem! I told him no thanks. Scott
Thanks for making a video. I’m in the middle of moving and as luck would have it my rear seat would not go down. Just like on your video. I checked that spot you pointed out and sure enough the cable was out of its slot. Put it back in its grove and back to business. Thanks!
Thank you Brad! wow so easy. I went on a forum a while back and it just wasn't clear what they were talking about. Your video rocks- short and sweet. Toyota was going to charge me $150 to just look at it. It took me 5 minutes!
Awesome Sarah - Glad I could help!
That was a great suggestion it worked. The bungee cable was a great third hand for this job.
Damn dude, thank you. I bought my 4Runner used and it has always been stuck like this. I guess you saved me a couple hundred bucks!
You saved me $221.55! That was my exact problem and it took me less than 1 minute including popping open the plastic and putting it back together. Thank you!
Thanks Boss, my stopped working 2 days ago, and now just fixed thanks to your video. Good looking out!
Thank you!!! Thought it was designed that way since its the entry seat for the third row seats. I could have sworn it worked when I bought the 4 runner but was beginning to think I dreamed it. Love this vehicle. That was my only beef with it. Thanks again.
Wow, had the same issue on my 2016... been dreading bringing it to the dealership to investigate the solution/ replace parts. Thank's for the help with a quick, free fix!
Glad you took the time to read forums to fix the issue as I had the same issue on my 16 4Runner. Great video 👍
Thanks very much just sorted my 2015 Prado rear seat after many months not being able to fold down
Do you have a 2015 4runner with this same issue?
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! So much frustration and I was going to order new latch, cable, etc. Made my MONTH!
Just picked up a used 2016 sr5 premium 2inch lifted and all trail ready, this was the only problem with the whole vehicle and you just solved it for me, thanks for the video 👍🤟
Hey man, thank you so much! I’ve had this broken for months and didn’t want to pay someone. Appreciate you sharing the fix!
The perfect video I was pissed thinking I wouldn't find one on TH-cam but here we are ol reliable
Thank you for the video!! I was able to fixed my Lexus GX460 by following your instructions.
Wow you are the man! Mine went out on a camping trip this past weekend and I couldn't the car loaded right. This was a huge help!
Thank you! Fixed the problem in 10 minutes. I couldn't find a bungie cord so I just wedged the handle of the screwdriver (that I used to pry open the casing) in the opening of the casing to keep it open.
Dude! Took me less than 5 minutes. You are the best!
Wowsers! I just fixed it. The hardest part was pulling back the cover thingy. Thank you for saving me $300. (By the way, I did call the dealership just to see what they would do. It was $199 for them just to diagnose the problem, but they did say it would count towards the repair.)
Awesome. Saved me money and trouble getting it fixed and a delivery fee for furniture. Also made me look like a hero to my wife 😁. Thank you!
Hallelujah!!! I just fixed my 2017 4 Runner that has had the same problem since purchasing in!! Now I just have to wiggle this plastic cover back into place! Lol
Thank you! Should have known to consult TH-cam first. Wasted 30 min looking for the cable. Appreciate your easy lesson, 5 min fix once I got the right place.
Thank you! I had the same problem with my 2017 Lexus GX460 and this fixed it. I really appreciate it!
3 year old video and still helping people. Thanks!
15 second fix with the leatherman in my glovebox, thanks man! 🤘🏼
Thanks for the video. This applies to Lexus GX460 too, the components for both of these cars have similar designs. I suggest adding GX460 tag to your video.
Thanks for making this video! Was able to fix mine in under 5 minutes because of this. Saved me a lot of headache.
I had the same issue and your video helped me save some time and sweet moolah. Thank you for this!
Thank you. My lexus gx 460 with captains chairs has same issue. I noticed cable was moving the plastic over there. Haven't tried to fix it yet.
Game changer. After watching I was able to solve the issue in under 5 minutes. Thank you for the video!
Thanks Brad. I have one to do tomorrow. I think I will try a tywrap and some RTV to anchor it in place. Hope it will last. Thank you!!!!
Going to have to try this mine won’t lay flat. Thank you for sharing this!! 🫵👍
Thank you very much for making this video. I have this same problem with my 2016
Oh my goodness, you are a life saver. Who woulda thought. Thank you soooo much.
Thanks, Brad! The video is super to the point. I fixed the issue on my 4Runner. To prevent the cable from coming out again, I used a long zip tie to secure it in position.
I did the same thing with a wire tie!!! Hopefully it works!!
Thank you for posting this. I read the below comments and it seems you helped a lot of people. Same issue happened to me today on my 2016. I broke the top level pull but that’s $11 on eBay. I did exactly what you said and it’s working. Hope it continues. Thank you again.
-ps great idea on that tension hook. I don’t have one but wish I did
Phew.... thanks for helping me fix the issue. Appreciate you taking the time.
OMG thank you so much! I bought my 2015 two years ago and that has never worked I finally thought to go on TH-cam to see if anyone else had the same problem… LOL if I can fix it anyone can!
Did this video fix yours? I have a 2015 and I put this piece of plastic back into the U holder and it didn’t fix mine… did it work for you?
@@danvolk1095 I'm having the same issue, have you found a resolution??
@@dragongarcia5970 unfortunately no I haven’t - i still can’t believe they would design something that doesn’t fold
@@dragongarcia5970 can you also let me know if you figure it out?
@@danvolk1095 Will do :)
Thank you so much! My seat in my Lexus CX was not going down all the way and this was such an easy solution and thing to fix!
What! Omg! I have had this problem for a while. Thanks man! I will try to fix it tomorrow. Subscribed.
Saved my impromptu car camping trip! Thank you a million! 🖤
Thanks Brads, after watching this video I was able to fix mine in less than 3min
I just did it 5 minutes ago. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!
such an easy fix! Had my 4runner for 2 years and thought the seat just doesn't go down.
awesome - I have this problem and looking forward to getting in there and trying this fix. Thanks!
Dude. Thank you so much. This saved me so much money!
Your intro is GOLD
Exactly the problem. 5 minute fix thanks to this video. I was about to start taking the seat out/apart!
THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!!! This is the second time I've needed this repaired. God bless you abundantly!
You rock! Thanks for taking the time to make this video. That worked!
Very big help! Thank you man!!
Very, very helpful!! I have a 2012 Toyota Highlander which recently has the same problem. I have replaced the same cable on a self-propel Honda lawnmower. Pretty sure I can do the same thanks in great part to your video. Much obliged.
Great video. Works for Lexus GX 460 too. Change your title so it shows up for Lexus as well. 👍🏼
thanks for this videos,my Prado has the same problem .now i know how to fix it thank you so much ❤
It worked!!!!!!!!! But how do i push that black thingy you’re holding with the strap back in place?
Thanks! This video did the trick! Fixed it in 4 minutes! 🙂
I have the same issue. Thank you for the tip.
I just got it fixed this morning! You Sir, are a Rockstar! Thanks!
Thanks man for posting this the exact seat on my 17 limited just started doing that. When I’m not using my entire back half for work i like to use it for camping too!
Man. This video is gold. Thank you so much
Oh man you’re a life saver! I have a 19’ and it has never laid flat since day 1.
Does both seats come down flat or just the smaller one?
Thank you for saving me $300!
THANK YOU!!! It was exactly what was wrong on my GX460
Brad, thank you so much for sharing this. Fixed my issue in minutes. 👍🏻
Epic. I have a 2018 Lexus RX 350 where the driver's side rear seat won't fold down when I pull that latch from the rear hatch but the right side works. I bet this is my problem as well.
You’re the best!! Works on my 2016 GX460!!!
So thankful! We've had to do this twice so far, while reviewing your helpful video!
Thanks 🙏 I owe you a pint of Guinness next time your up in Canada 🇨🇦
2016 gx460 exact same problem due to cable stretch. Thx!
Nice! Thank you and thank God for TH-cam!!
Bro! You are the MAN!!!!
thank you, exactly what I needed to fix my seat..
Thanks for putting this up!! Big time saver
Thanks so much! I thought is was a functional difference in having the 3rd row seat vs. not having it. Poor design is right.
Thank you, I've fixed mine!
Really appreciate. But mine popped off again so I used super glue lol. Hopefully this will last.
You’re the G.O.A.T. Thanks for that!!
Just fixed it myself, great video!
The seat latch so awesome easy fix thanks
Thank you same thing on my Lexus GX460!
Thanks pal. I got a Lexus GX460 and it has the same set up.