Need Help Disassembling Driver's Seat

I'm trying to remove the large plastic trim piece on left side of driver's seat.

There is a hidden claw I have not found yet.

On page 5, step, shows claw near the seatback adjuster handle. Don't see it.

http://jaygroh.dreamhost.com/prius/Prius%20Info/Official%20Toyota%20Info/Repair%20Information/Repair%20Manual/SE%20-%20Seat.pdf

TIA

 

I want to remove the seat cushion fabric, get to the seat cushion (the foam) to consider shaving / shaping it.

Are you serious about needing to break that claw to remove left side trim piece?

 

I got the piece off without breaking the claw. The diagram helped.

I used an L shaped flat tip screwdriver held by pliers to wedge into the crevice. The claw is totally hidden from view. That was tough.

 

I put the seat back together and installed it back in the car. No further modifications, too risky.

In my opinion, the next better mod would be to get a good 03 - 08 Corolla seat, move the airbag/wiring from a Prius seat over to it, mount Prius feet on it maybe on extendmyseat brackets or with rail extenders.

Once you get the seat down low (for a tall person), then you've got more options for seat cushions.

I might take up such a project next year.