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General => Cosmetic and bodywork matters => Topic started by: Hongkongphooey on 17 August 2012, 10:35
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I'm going to do this in 2 parts as this input tool makes it difficult to input text after a certain volume of text.
Spent a couple of hours on this last night, this may be helpful for others doing the same:
Essentials
Good lighting (head torch is very handy for this as the bolts are small and kinda well hidden)
A decent allen key with a short handle (the same size fits all bolts). The short handle helps with the rear seat back cushions
A flat head screwdriver (any medium size will do as you will use this to prize things off rather than for screws)
A portable vacuum to clear up when you have the seats out
Patience :smiley:
Process
Rear Bench
I started the with the rear bench first
The bench comes in 2 pieces , both are attached using 2 brackets which both contain one allen key bolt
These bolts are positioned behind where the back of your legs would be if you were sat on the bench
Once you have removed the 4 bolts the rear bench just pops out[/li][/list]
Rear Cushion/Back Rest
Slightly more tricky as there are 3 elements.
1. Under the grey cloth carpet flap there is a bracket that holds 4 allen key bolts, you will need to remove these
These bolts will be tight and the top 2 difficult to access as the cushion and frame are closeby
2. Pull the two plastic handles that sit on the top two extreme corners to release the top of the cushions from the frame
3. The rear cushions are also attached at the bottom of the two extremes via 2 circular metal bars
To remove these from the housing you will need too use the screwdriver to slide the circular rotating white metal plate until you can release the metal bar
The rear seats are now completely out.
I'll explain the front seats in Part II