Help Removing Saloon Rear Seat Back

kissifer1972 · 18th March 2012, 09:58

Good morning

Have been trying to remove the interior from my saloon this morning and I cannot for the life of me work out how to get the rear seat back out of the car.

Seems to be a J shaped slot that a metal pin goes into but I can't get it to slide up and out not matter what position I have the seat back in etc. There is a metal half moon shape in the bracket that the pin has to clear but it just keeps fouling it and won't slide up and out.

Some help from someone who has done it would be much appreciated.

Chris

Fusilier · 18th March 2012, 10:23

Chris

I find the best way to remove the rear seat back is to first remove the side bolsters, just give them a good pull upwards, remove seat, and then pull back seat forward, then with push top of seat, and with a big screwdriver, put it in between the hinge and the bracket aqnd it should come out. I have done this on both my ZT's and did'nt have a problem, the clips are become very brittle over time, so take care, and they might not break.

Hope this helps

Stu

kissifer1972 · 18th March 2012, 10:29

Sounds very similar to what I have been trying Stu, but to no avail.

I'll give it another go as at least now I know that should work.

Chris

kissifer1972 · 18th March 2012, 14:01

Stu, it worked a treat, thanks

Got one end out and the other popped out without having to do anything

Have got the pics taken, now to see if the prospective buyer wants them?....

Chris

Chipper · 18th March 2012, 14:49

Just a cheeky hijack, but I've got the pullcord release for the rear seats, but it won't "lock" on the latches. I've got the MOT coming up soon and I'm sure they won't approve of that!

Anybody have any ideas on this?

suzublu · 18th March 2012, 15:00

Have you pulled the chord at the same time as pushing the seat back? Failing that,try pushing a heavy gauge (ie coat hanger) wire down the back of the seat to push the catch down?All i've got i'm afraid

Chipper · 18th March 2012, 15:19

I'll give that a bash on Monday and let you know - Rover is in Cornwall, and I'm up in Plymouth with my new project car - a 2002 Volvo V70 2.4T Auto. 200bhp is great, 24mpg is not. Need to hurry up and fix the Rover - already had to change the gearbox on the Volvo - and I don't recommend that to anyone!

suzublu · 18th March 2012, 15:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chipper

I'll give that a bash on Monday and let you know - Rover is in Cornwall, and I'm up in Plymouth with my new project car - a 2002 Volvo V70 2.4T Auto. 200bhp is great, 24mpg is not. Need to hurry up and fix the Rover - already had to change the gearbox on the Volvo - and I don't recommend that to anyone!

You need to have a word with Colin (2Diesels) about Volvo's

He has one as well.

Chuckles · 19th March 2012, 06:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by suzublu

Have you pulled the chord at the same time as pushing the seat back? Failing that,try pushing a heavy gauge (ie coat hanger) wire down the back of the seat to push the catch down?All i've got i'm afraid

Interesting

...... Pull cord??
Where? what ?

I am sure I have not seen one. Or is this a MG thing?
Where abouts would that be?

wmaa69 · 24th November 2014, 00:50

Hello,

It is late I know, but i just wanted to remove the rear seat today
i tried many ways .. here is what i got at the end , which i found it the easy way.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXigPl-FUsg

hope you get some help

18th March 2012, 09:58	#1
kissifer1972 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDTi Conn Tourer & Rover 75 CDT Conn SE Saloon Join Date: May 2010 Location: Queensbury Posts: 1,368 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Help Removing Saloon Rear Seat Back Good morning Have been trying to remove the interior from my saloon this morning and I cannot for the life of me work out how to get the rear seat back out of the car. Seems to be a J shaped slot that a metal pin goes into but I can't get it to slide up and out not matter what position I have the seat back in etc. There is a metal half moon shape in the bracket that the pin has to clear but it just keeps fouling it and won't slide up and out. Some help from someone who has done it would be much appreciated. Chris __________________ Mods so far X-Power Performance Upgrade LED interior lights and sidelights Genuine Rover Xenons - now removed and sold Kenlowe fan Synergy 2 EGR Bypass

18th March 2012, 10:23	#2
Fusilier Moderator / RS North East MG ZT T 180,MGF Freestyle, Jaguar XKR Convertible and XF Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Newton Aycliffe Posts: 6,397 Thanks: 1,329 Thanked 2,231 Times in 1,309 Posts	Rear Seat Removal Chris I find the best way to remove the rear seat back is to first remove the side bolsters, just give them a good pull upwards, remove seat, and then pull back seat forward, then with push top of seat, and with a big screwdriver, put it in between the hinge and the bracket aqnd it should come out. I have done this on both my ZT's and did'nt have a problem, the clips are become very brittle over time, so take care, and they might not break. Hope this helps Stu

18th March 2012, 10:29	#3
kissifer1972 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDTi Conn Tourer & Rover 75 CDT Conn SE Saloon Join Date: May 2010 Location: Queensbury Posts: 1,368 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Sounds very similar to what I have been trying Stu, but to no avail. I'll give it another go as at least now I know that should work. Chris __________________ Mods so far X-Power Performance Upgrade LED interior lights and sidelights Genuine Rover Xenons - now removed and sold Kenlowe fan Synergy 2 EGR Bypass

18th March 2012, 14:01	#4
kissifer1972 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDTi Conn Tourer & Rover 75 CDT Conn SE Saloon Join Date: May 2010 Location: Queensbury Posts: 1,368 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Stu, it worked a treat, thanks Got one end out and the other popped out without having to do anything Have got the pics taken, now to see if the prospective buyer wants them?.... Chris __________________ Mods so far X-Power Performance Upgrade LED interior lights and sidelights Genuine Rover Xenons - now removed and sold Kenlowe fan Synergy 2 EGR Bypass

24th November 2014, 00:50	#10
wmaa69 Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Herentals Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	My way .. Hello, It is late I know, but i just wanted to remove the rear seat today i tried many ways .. here is what i got at the end , which i found it the easy way. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXigPl-FUsg hope you get some help

18th March 2012, 14:49	#5
Chipper Avid contributor Project Last Chance Saloon Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cornwall Posts: 135 Thanks: 8 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Just a cheeky hijack, but I've got the pullcord release for the rear seats, but it won't "lock" on the latches. I've got the MOT coming up soon and I'm sure they won't approve of that! Anybody have any ideas on this?

18th March 2012, 15:00	#6
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,922 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	Have you pulled the chord at the same time as pushing the seat back? Failing that,try pushing a heavy gauge (ie coat hanger) wire down the back of the seat to push the catch down?All i've got i'm afraid

18th March 2012, 15:19	#7
Chipper Avid contributor Project Last Chance Saloon Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cornwall Posts: 135 Thanks: 8 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I'll give that a bash on Monday and let you know - Rover is in Cornwall, and I'm up in Plymouth with my new project car - a 2002 Volvo V70 2.4T Auto. 200bhp is great, 24mpg is not. Need to hurry up and fix the Rover - already had to change the gearbox on the Volvo - and I don't recommend that to anyone!