My 3rd row is always folded down and it would be nice to have additional cargo space.

 

Should have gotten the 4runner then haha.

Though all kidding aside i know people have done it, google will show you smoe results of people removing the 3rd row but then you have to kind of build a false bottom to cover up the hole left by it.

 

Though all kidding aside i know people have done it, google will show you smoe results of people removing the 3rd row but then you have to kind of build a false bottom to cover up the hole left by it.

Would be nice if someone manufactured a solution for that.

 

I want to remove the 3rd row seats because they are kind of useless. Is there away to complete take out the 3rd row.

Look at...2nd Gen HL forum...DIY maint/ mods (interior) Maybe same for newer models, IDK ?

btw..make signature on your ride (yr/model etc) so we know what u got. Sig. done thru your acct. settings. Tks.

 

Yes,there is. Remove the bolts in the slider rails,and also the bolts at the bottom off the seats.

 

Also,the third row seats weigh around 120-130 lbs,so you will get some good weight savings.

 

I would weigh weigh it to get an accurate measurement. The 3rd row seat on my 2nd Gen was 50-pounds, and I doubt 3rd row seats have doubled or nearly tripled in weight between Gens. I'm not trying to be a jerk, but for accuracy sake point out that the weight may be much less.

 

I had the 3rd row removed in my 2015...now that I have a 2019 I will be doing the same. I built a shelf so I could still store stuff under neath but when we traveled we could put a mattress back there too. Worked great.

 

I am having trouble removing the 14mm bolts that secure the seat rails of the seats (2019 Highlander)- Do I need an impact driver? I only have a hammer drill and pb Blaster or WD40. I tried to use the socket wrench with an extension for more leverage but that didn't work. I also want to build a sleeping platform with storage for camping.