Remove front seats for amp

Discussion in 'Gen 5 Prius Audio, Electronics and Infotainment' started by Tatsuya, Jun 15, 2026 at 12:35 PM.

  1. Tatsuya

    Tatsuya Junior Member

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    I'd like to remove the front seats to install a small Kicker amp. Does anyone know what kind of tool is needed to remove the front seats? I think a Torx wrench is needed, but not sure (or what size). Thx.
     
    #1 Tatsuya, Jun 15, 2026 at 12:35 PM
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    It is Torx. I want to say T50, but it could be T45 or T40. Sorry I can't narrow it down better. I've had to use all three sizes and I can't remember which size went with which component.

    If you get the repair manual from scorched, you should be able to find the size and the torque spec in there.
     
    #2 Hammersmith, Jun 15, 2026 at 9:31 PM
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    If you can't figure out a fastener you probably shouldn't be removing and re-installing a safety item, especially when the only tools in your toolbox are a hammer and duct tape
     
    #3 notspam3, Jun 16, 2026 at 8:50 AM
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    #4 ChapmanF, Jun 16, 2026 at 11:27 AM
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    Darn. Sounds like a lot of work. I was hoping to move the dashcam battery (currently under driver's side seat) to beneath the passenger seat and install the amps/loc/fusedistrobox (currently in the trunk) to the driver side seat area. I wonder if I can just unplug the 12v battery, remove the seats, install the amps, reinstall the seats, then plug the 12v battery back in and it won't trigger any recalibration errors. Thoughts?
     
    #5 Tatsuya, Jun 16, 2026 at 12:13 PM
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