Torx ? Tool For seat Removal
 

Hi all

Can anyone tell me what size torx tool I need for front seat removal ?

I have even read somewhere that they are not Torx bolts. :shrug:

How easy is seat removal (physically).

I don't want to break/damage anything.

Thank you

trimani (Alf)

Torx 50 fits mine, just be careful not to slip or round anything off.

Apparently they are a speacial type of TORX 50, or some say Ribe 8 -

Mine have been in and out twice with a Halfords low quality Torx 50 and no issues... but new bolts are recomended...

Before you do anything..... Disconnect the battery negative lead for at least 15 minutes to allow any residual charge in the SRS system to drain.


Edit: My seats are T50, and IIRC, every MG/Rover i've had has been T50.

Once they are all undone, rock the seat backwards and disconenct any wiring for airbags, pre-tensioner, heated seat etc.

Then carefully lift out of the car :}

Hi Fezzyfox

Thank you for brilliant info :bowdown:

I will have a go, and will take great care

Cheers

trimani (Alf)

Alf, it's actually a Torx Plus 50 that you need, fits perfectly;)
http://cdn.pemnet.com/design_info/torx_vs_torxplus.jpg

Another set of tools to buy lol
Rog

Hi Ronnie

Thank you for the information. Do you know where I can buy one, & are they 3/8 or 1/2 Drive ?

Cheers

trimani (Alf)

Take your pick from EBay Alf, any size drive which suits, but i would suggest 3/8:}http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_fr...c&LH_PrefLoc=1

these work well for me and they have the size to fit the brake disc retaining screw too

Hi Alf...

I just used a plain Torx Socket - did the job fine.... ;)

Also, I only removed the Airbag Fuse about 30 minutes before I commenced any work - the same for changing the Steering Wheel aswell. (See pics).

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