Rear Backrest Removal issues

buzz887 · 22nd February 2014, 14:11

Hi,

i need to remove the the rear backrest on my MgZT.

Water is coming in to such an extent that it is flowing under the rear seat cushion and at the same time both rear seat cushion and backrest are waterlogged.

Water has progressed under carpet so its a nightmare situation.

I have removed the rear seat cushion but am having major problems removing the backrest. The backrest is a the fold down type.

Any assistance please i just cant seem to release/ unhook the backrest?

many thanks

suzublu · 22nd February 2014, 14:15

Fold it completely flat to the floor, then lift either corner from the clips.

Janny · 22nd February 2014, 14:16

found this if any use to you ... http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...=removing+seat

suzublu · 22nd February 2014, 14:23

The Mighty Quinn · 22nd February 2014, 14:28

I had problems removing this as well. It might help to brush a little grease around the hinges (in the photos above), fold seat up and down a few times to lubricate, and then fold seat flat as previously said, and pull up at the hinge, one side at a time. Be persistent, you'll get there!
If you end up having to break the white plastic hinge inserts, I think these are still available for a couple of quid each from Rimmers etc.

kc13661 · 22nd February 2014, 17:01

Sorry Don't want to Hi Jack a thread, but I have a question that is related to this thread; first I just spent ages working out how to remove the backrest, I found it easier to fold it forward, remove the headrests so it goes down easier (or move front seats fully forward) then once flat, wiggle it around and pull upwards gently, it does come out.

Now for my question whilst you seat experts are around I have took out the folding seat...but fitting a non folder back in... anyone got any pictures of the fittings? especially the top brackets it clips on to

22nd February 2014, 14:11	#1
buzz887 Newbie MG ZT CDTI +85 AUTO Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Glasgow Posts: 29 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Rear Backrest Removal issues Hi, i need to remove the the rear backrest on my MgZT. Water is coming in to such an extent that it is flowing under the rear seat cushion and at the same time both rear seat cushion and backrest are waterlogged. Water has progressed under carpet so its a nightmare situation. I have removed the rear seat cushion but am having major problems removing the backrest. The backrest is a the fold down type. Any assistance please i just cant seem to release/ unhook the backrest? many thanks

22nd February 2014, 14:16	#3
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22nd February 2014, 14:15	#2
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,969 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	Fold it completely flat to the floor, then lift either corner from the clips.

22nd February 2014, 14:23	#4
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22nd February 2014, 14:28	#5
The Mighty Quinn Posted a thing or two 2004 mk1 Rover 75 1.8T Club SE saloon (auto) Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Enniskillen Posts: 1,307 Thanks: 670 Thanked 254 Times in 222 Posts	I had problems removing this as well. It might help to brush a little grease around the hinges (in the photos above), fold seat up and down a few times to lubricate, and then fold seat flat as previously said, and pull up at the hinge, one side at a time. Be persistent, you'll get there! If you end up having to break the white plastic hinge inserts, I think these are still available for a couple of quid each from Rimmers etc.