Rear Seat Removal In 2000 Gs300

[lancesavage]

I was attempting to get at the fuel tank in my 2000 GS300. Per other threads I read, the bottom bench came out as described. As you can imagine, they dont come out easily in older vehicles. Got it out, removed the lower 4 bolts on the vertical back of bench, but now I am stuck. It is loose except up top. I was assuming, it was attached by two hangers, but I cannot seem to be able to push it up to remove it. Is it attached differently or am I doing something wrong? I dont want to break it but I have exerted quite a but of upward pressure while wiggling it back an forth to break it loose. No luck so far. A little help here.

[1990LS400]

If it is like my 2000 LS400, look for hidden fasteners behind velcro flaps behind the head rests. And there may also be one or more fasteners behind a flap behind where the rear armrest is when it is in the "up" (closed) position.

[lancesavage]

You, sir, are a steely eyed Lexus genius ! Thanks, exactly the same.