Rear seat removal - Saloons only

suzublu · 13th January 2014, 10:47

Seems to be a common problem for some,to remove rear seat back.So,i've just taken mine out in 10 mins & I'll try & explain.
First,remove the seat part by lifting the front firmly,then push back as far as you can to release the rear clips underneath.You should then be able to remove the seat.You will need a torx 50 to release the centre seat belt buckle to make life easier.Then remove the side bolsters by pulling out the top,& then lifting away from the bodywork.Now,it seems,the hard part.
Fold the rear down completely,to reveal the hinge part..

Put your hand under the seat,& lift...

This should release the pivot.
Repeat the same on the other side..

And you should now have a released back rest ...

Hope this helps a little.

Captain Crappycrimp · 13th January 2014, 12:19

Just remember that will only work for the saloon the estates use a different locking system for the seat back.

WillyHeckaslike · 13th January 2014, 13:49

Good info and pics, Ronnie, well done. I don't have folding seats but thinking about the difficulty some have mentioned when trying to remove the back of a folding seat then is it definitely the case that the base of the seat MUST be removed first? If so then that omission could explain the problem which some have encountered.

Howie666 · 13th January 2014, 14:05

It might be a silly question, but is refitting the reverse of removal (as Haynes say)? i.e. replace the rear seat back before replacing the bench part? I have heard folk have problems getting the seat to latch properly after removal, and I was thinking that part might be easier with the seat back still out?

MangoMan · 13th January 2014, 14:13

Thanks Ronnie, I did exactly as you have described but I still managed to break the passenger side plastic thingy....

NB. Which reminds me I must get one from Rimmer's....

suzublu · 13th January 2014, 15:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by WillyHeckaslike

Good info and pics, Ronnie, well done. I don't have folding seats but thinking about the difficulty some have mentioned when trying to remove the back of a folding seat then is it definitely the case that the base of the seat MUST be removed first? If so then that omission could explain the problem which some have encountered.

For the sake of 5 mins,& a lot of hassle,i would say always remove the seat first.You sure your seats don't fold Willy? have you not got the 2 straps between the seat & the rear?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Howie666

It might be a silly question, but is refitting the reverse of removal (as Haynes say)? i.e. replace the rear seat back before replacing the bench part? I have heard folk have problems getting the seat to latch properly after removal, and I was thinking that part might be easier with the seat back still out?

If you fit the seat part back first,then you're going to have the same trouble refitting the backrest.The problem some people have in refitting the seat is, they don't push the base back far enough for the spring clips to engage,then find it difficult to push the front part down.

suzublu · 13th January 2014, 20:01

I'll take some pics tomorrow of refitting if I remember

Dragrad · 13th January 2014, 22:36

Ronnie, I have amended the title to indicate saloons only, as this will assist members when searching for info

Looking forward to part two,

Howie666 · 13th January 2014, 22:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragrad

Ronnie, I have amended the title to indicate saloons only, as this will assist members when searching for info

Looking forward to part two,

Seconded! An excellent addition for all of us who wrestle with doing things in our cars!

WillyHeckaslike · 14th January 2014, 03:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by suzublu

You sure your seats don't fold Willy?

Yes, I'm sure, Ronnie. Mine is a W reg (2000) and in original configuration, water logged cabin excepted.

13th January 2014, 10:47	#1
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,905 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	Rear seat removal - Saloons only Seems to be a common problem for some,to remove rear seat back.So,i've just taken mine out in 10 mins & I'll try & explain. First,remove the seat part by lifting the front firmly,then push back as far as you can to release the rear clips underneath.You should then be able to remove the seat.You will need a torx 50 to release the centre seat belt buckle to make life easier.Then remove the side bolsters by pulling out the top,& then lifting away from the bodywork.Now,it seems,the hard part. Fold the rear down completely,to reveal the hinge part.. Put your hand under the seat,& lift... This should release the pivot. Repeat the same on the other side.. And you should now have a released back rest ... Hope this helps a little.

13th January 2014, 12:19	#2
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13th January 2014, 14:05	#4
Howie666 I really should get out more....... MG ZT 190+, Trophy Blue Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Preston Posts: 2,067 Thanks: 1,401 Thanked 309 Times in 195 Posts	It might be a silly question, but is refitting the reverse of removal (as Haynes say)? i.e. replace the rear seat back before replacing the bench part? I have heard folk have problems getting the seat to latch properly after removal, and I was thinking that part might be easier with the seat back still out? __________________ Commission Number 352 To do list: 1. Reversing sensors 1a. Headlights polished - DONE! (Magic Mike ) 2. Auto dip rear view mirror 3. Seats replaced - DONE! (thank you Mischief) 7. Bodywork repainted 8. Inlet manifold changed for a working one - DONE! (Magic Mike )

13th January 2014, 14:13	#5
MangoMan This is my second home Looking.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: England Posts: 10,911 Thanks: 862 Thanked 1,111 Times in 868 Posts	Thanks Ronnie, I did exactly as you have described but I still managed to break the passenger side plastic thingy.... NB. Which reminds me I must get one from Rimmer's.... __________________ *Regards, Bill - (MangoMan).* (Member 00854) http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/...d.jpg~original Last edited by MangoMan; 13th January 2014 at 14:16..

13th January 2014, 22:36	#8
Dragrad This is my second home *None DROWNED** Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cardigan Posts: 33,339 Thanks: 1,257 Thanked 1,664 Times in 1,081 Posts	Ronnie, I have amended the title to indicate saloons only, as this will assist members when searching for info Looking forward to part two, __________________ Andrew Ich Dien Problem solving is... lateral thinking SEARCH FIRST ...ASK LATER...

13th January 2014, 13:49	#3
WillyHeckaslike This is my second home Rovers 75 & 25 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Wearside Posts: 4,519 Thanks: 543 Thanked 709 Times in 511 Posts	Good info and pics, Ronnie, well done. I don't have folding seats but thinking about the difficulty some have mentioned when trying to remove the back of a folding seat then is it definitely the case that the base of the seat MUST be removed first? If so then that omission could explain the problem which some have encountered.

13th January 2014, 20:01	#7
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,905 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	I'll take some pics tomorrow of refitting if I remember

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