BIG PROBLEM:~ ZT-T Rear Seat Removal.

Abott10 · 4th July 2017, 21:07

Bought a tidy set of front and rear seats with the Monaco Style blue inserts.

Ideal for my dark blue 55-Reg ZT-T.

On arrival, the seller had undone all accessible fasteners but, the captive securing "hinge" shaft proved impossible to release. Captive within a substantial sub-assembly welded to the bodywork. It defied all our efforts to release even after searching the "net" for clues. Eventually the seller used an Electric Saw and soon had the captive shaft ends released.

So what is the best way to remove them without the need to cut metal?

Got me beat. I've not looked at the seat fixings in my car the seats are going to be fitted in.

Any pointers here greatly appreciated.

Meantime, I'll do a search here and see what turns up.

Greeners · 4th July 2017, 21:13

I thought you angle them and they lift out John.

Typhoon190 · 4th July 2017, 22:07

Is the shaft not spring loaded? I thought the diamond end fitting needed to be gently levered towards the door, so the smaller diameter shaft then lifts out of the bracket?

Just read your second post John. As you suggest I think.

madeupname · 4th July 2017, 22:34

I'm still struggling with the new leather rear backrest for Mo.
Found an easy way to get it out (prise it out with a substantial flat blade screwdriver) But my problem now is getting the new one to seat properly.
So I searched for how-to's and all I found were videos of taking them out, not putting them back in.
But I found a thread on the other 75 forum where someone said the MG's have spring loaded bits which need to be prised outwards to release them for taking it out.
Now your only problem is welding the bit back into place so it can take the replacement backrest. Good luck

Arctic · 4th July 2017, 23:00

This was once the most comprehensive thread for tourer rear seat removal with photo's now decimated by PB

https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...d.php?t=122907

Arctic · 4th July 2017, 23:45

The thread belonged to Steve (Devlish) so he will have the original photo's I think, he will also be at the nano meet on 22nd 23rd in a couple of weeks you are more than welcome to attended

https://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/s...d.php?t=257226

Dallas · 5th July 2017, 08:08

Your pics show quite a few differences when compared to the saloons John. The metal seat rod bracket ends are different, also the welded hinge body plate.

I would imagine the removal technique should still be the same, a broom handle or a jack lever positioned under the rear seat so one end is pointed towards the boot. Then angle the seat at the 10 o'clock position and pull up on the broom handle while rocking the seat up and down.

Davy · 5th July 2017, 08:53

There is a sliding collar on the end of the seat shaft that you move outwards with a flat blade screwdriver and the seat backs just lift out. I will try to put up a picture shortly.

Davy

Davy · 5th July 2017, 09:09

Can`t get a decent pic but behind the Diamond shaped endthere is a collar if you push this towards the seat with a flat blade driver the seat lifts out, hope this helps

Davy

sewerman · 5th July 2017, 10:40

Think this is the guide it's the one I used anyway

Scott

4th July 2017, 21:07	#1
Abott10 * Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 227 Thanks: 1,275 Thanked 1,917 Times in 1,328 Posts	BIG PROBLEM:~ ZT-T Rear Seat Removal. Bought a tidy set of front and rear seats with the Monaco Style blue inserts. Ideal for my dark blue 55-Reg ZT-T. On arrival, the seller had undone all accessible fasteners but, the captive securing "hinge" shaft proved impossible to release. Captive within a substantial sub-assembly welded to the bodywork. It defied all our efforts to release even after searching the "net" for clues. Eventually the seller used an Electric Saw and soon had the captive shaft ends released. So what is the best way to remove them without the need to cut metal? Got me beat. I've not looked at the seat fixings in my car the seats are going to be fitted in. Any pointers here greatly appreciated. Meantime, I'll do a search here and see what turns up.

4th July 2017, 21:13	#2
Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	I thought you angle them and they lift out John. __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]

4th July 2017, 22:07	#3
Typhoon190 This is my second home MG ZT-T 190 Monogram Typhoon Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 4,704 Thanks: 328 Thanked 557 Times in 443 Posts	Is the shaft not spring loaded? I thought the diamond end fitting needed to be gently levered towards the door, so the smaller diameter shaft then lifts out of the bracket? Just read your second post John. As you suggest I think. Last edited by Typhoon190; 4th July 2017 at 22:12..

4th July 2017, 22:34	#4
madeupname Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Connie Mk2 1.8 (Mo) Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Sheffield Posts: 1,531 Thanks: 875 Thanked 335 Times in 289 Posts	I'm still struggling with the new leather rear backrest for Mo. Found an easy way to get it out (prise it out with a substantial flat blade screwdriver) But my problem now is getting the new one to seat properly. So I searched for how-to's and all I found were videos of taking them out, not putting them back in. But I found a thread on the other 75 forum where someone said the MG's have spring loaded bits which need to be prised outwards to release them for taking it out. Now your only problem is welding the bit back into place so it can take the replacement backrest. Good luck __________________ Mo was born Tuesday, 22nd June 2004 @ 08:32:41 This vehicle was the 99,307th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 5,377th 75 1.8 Connoisseur to be made out of 6,033 This vehicle was the 783rd 75 in Firefrost Red (code: CEV) to be made out of 2,089 Firefrost Red 75s

4th July 2017, 23:00	#5
Arctic Give to Learn Freelander 2 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: West Midlands Posts: 18,697 Thanks: 1,155 Thanked 6,407 Times in 3,874 Posts	This was once the most comprehensive thread for tourer rear seat removal with photo's now decimated by PB https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...d.php?t=122907 __________________ Arctic Givology Learn to Give Everything is Achievable ad altiora tendo. Check out our Nano meet dates http://www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk/ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/index.php?thepage=howto " You do the work , we supply the expertise "

4th July 2017, 23:45	#6
Arctic Give to Learn Freelander 2 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: West Midlands Posts: 18,697 Thanks: 1,155 Thanked 6,407 Times in 3,874 Posts	The thread belonged to Steve (Devlish) so he will have the original photo's I think, he will also be at the nano meet on 22nd 23rd in a couple of weeks you are more than welcome to attended https://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/s...d.php?t=257226 __________________ Arctic Givology Learn to Give Everything is Achievable ad altiora tendo. Check out our Nano meet dates http://www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk/ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/index.php?thepage=howto " You do the work , we supply the expertise "

5th July 2017, 08:08	#7
Dallas This is my second home 1979 Capri 1.6L, 1982 Capri 1.6L, 2016 Dacia Stepway Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dorset Posts: 8,595 Thanks: 3,496 Thanked 3,397 Times in 2,218 Posts	Your pics show quite a few differences when compared to the saloons John. The metal seat rod bracket ends are different, also the welded hinge body plate. I would imagine the removal technique should still be the same, a broom handle or a jack lever positioned under the rear seat so one end is pointed towards the boot. Then angle the seat at the 10 o'clock position and pull up on the broom handle while rocking the seat up and down.

5th July 2017, 08:53	#8
Davy Avid contributor suzuki vitara Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Glasgow Posts: 228 Thanks: 498 Thanked 47 Times in 42 Posts	There is a sliding collar on the end of the seat shaft that you move outwards with a flat blade screwdriver and the seat backs just lift out. I will try to put up a picture shortly. Davy __________________ I am not a number i am a free man.

5th July 2017, 09:09	#9
Davy Avid contributor suzuki vitara Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Glasgow Posts: 228 Thanks: 498 Thanked 47 Times in 42 Posts	Can`t get a decent pic but behind the Diamond shaped endthere is a collar if you push this towards the seat with a flat blade driver the seat lifts out, hope this helps Davy __________________ I am not a number i am a free man.

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