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Old 26th August 2014, 11:43   #1
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Default 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.

How easy is seat removal (physically).

I don't want to break/damage anything.

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Old 26th August 2014, 11:51   #2
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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...
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Old 26th August 2014, 11:55   #3
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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.

How easy is seat removal (physically).

I don't want to break/damage anything.

Thank you

trimani (Alf)
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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
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Old 26th August 2014, 12:05   #4
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Hi Fezzyfox

Thank you for brilliant info

I will have a go, and will take great care

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Old 26th August 2014, 12:17   #5
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Alf, it's actually a Torx Plus 50 that you need, fits perfectly
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Old 26th August 2014, 15:07   #6
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Another set of tools to buy lol
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Old 26th August 2014, 19:37   #7
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Alf, it's actually a Torx Plus 50 that you need, fits perfectly
Hi Ronnie

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

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Old 26th August 2014, 19:44   #8
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Take your pick from EBay Alf, any size drive which suits, but i would suggest 3/8http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_fr...c&LH_PrefLoc=1
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these work well for me and they have the size to fit the brake disc retaining screw too
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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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