Front Seat removal

Chris varming · 15th September 2017, 10:59

Gentlemen, I'm trying to remove the front seats from my Rover 75 Connaissour and have followed the instruction to remove the battery because of the danger of activating the airbag. My question is now that in order to move the seats forward and backwards to get acces to the bolts, I cannot do that as the seats are electrically controlled. Is it possible to move the seats manually? Thanks, Chris Varming

Rogue · 15th September 2017, 11:05

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Originally Posted by Chris varming

Gentlemen, I'm trying to remove the front seats from my Rover 75 Connaissour and have followed the instruction to remove the battery because of the danger of activating the airbag. My question is now that in order to move the seats forward and backwards to get acces to the bolts, I cannot do that as the seats are electrically controlled. Is it possible to move the seats manually? Thanks, Chris Varming

You don't need to worry about the battery until you need to disconnect the airbag leads under the seat so reconnect it to move the seat backwards and forwards to gain access to the bolts then disconnect once you have them undone.

rustymotor · 15th September 2017, 11:50

Is it the case you wait 20 to 30 minutes after disconnecting battery before touching any air bag for safety ?

Arctic · 15th September 2017, 14:15

I have never disconnected my battery to remove the seats, but I am not saying you shouldn't disconnect the battery if it makes you feel safer, removed mine only a couple od days ago to sort out the air bag light

Rogue · 15th September 2017, 15:08

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Originally Posted by Arctic

I have never disconnected my battery to remove the seats, but I am not saying you shouldn't disconnect the battery if it makes you feel safer, removed mine only a couple od days ago to sort our the air bag light

I didn't when i changed my seats over recently and had no problems but i am also not suggesting that you shouldn't.

madeupname · 15th September 2017, 19:41

In the Haynes manual it says there is a supply back up for the airbags. The 20-30 minute wait is to let that discharge before disconnecting the airbags. Personally I disconnect the battery every time I touch anything electrical in the car.
EDIT - you will find disconnecting under the seat easier if you unfasten the front bolts first, then the rear ones. I use an old headrest under each rail to hold the seat up while I disconnect. Also remember there is a wire on a strong spring which also has to be taken off the seat before you can get it out of the door. The wire is to tell the seat belt system where the seat is so it gets the tension right if needed.

trikey · 15th September 2017, 21:55

I have never experienced a problem removing the seats with the battery connected, but then again, I like the risk

rustymotor · 16th September 2017, 06:42

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Originally Posted by trikey

I have never experienced a problem removing the seats with the battery connected, but then again, I like the risk

reminds me of the days in the mob..don't touch the black and yellow stripped handle unless you want to take a trip through the hanger roof..

Trikey, bet you get Lord Rover over for those jobs.

rustymotor · 16th September 2017, 06:46

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Originally Posted by madeupname

In the Haynes manual it says there is a supply back up for the airbags. The 20-30 minute wait is to let that discharge before disconnecting the airbags. Personally I disconnect the battery every time I touch anything electrical in the car.
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I've read it a few times, when working on say a steering wheel, disconnect the battery go have a nice cup of tea for 20 minutes or more..

vitesse · 16th September 2017, 10:22

Just make sure you’ve got the right tool for the seat bolts. I found a standard Torx 50 didn’t grip well enough and had to order a Torx plus one from ebay (no-one seemed to have them locally).

Or of course you could borrow mine. Pm me if interested or email by checking out the buy/sell section of roverklubben.se (latest ad).

Mike

15th September 2017, 10:59	#1
Chris varming Newbie Rover 75 2.5 V6 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Odense Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Front Seat removal Gentlemen, I'm trying to remove the front seats from my Rover 75 Connaissour and have followed the instruction to remove the battery because of the danger of activating the airbag. My question is now that in order to move the seats forward and backwards to get acces to the bolts, I cannot do that as the seats are electrically controlled. Is it possible to move the seats manually? Thanks, Chris Varming

15th September 2017, 14:15	#4
Arctic Give to Learn Freelander 2 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: West Midlands Posts: 18,699 Thanks: 1,155 Thanked 6,407 Times in 3,874 Posts	I have never disconnected my battery to remove the seats, but I am not saying you shouldn't disconnect the battery if it makes you feel safer, removed mine only a couple od days ago to sort out the air bag light __________________ 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 " Last edited by Arctic; 16th September 2017 at 00:09..

15th September 2017, 19:41	#6
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	In the Haynes manual it says there is a supply back up for the airbags. The 20-30 minute wait is to let that discharge before disconnecting the airbags. Personally I disconnect the battery every time I touch anything electrical in the car. EDIT - you will find disconnecting under the seat easier if you unfasten the front bolts first, then the rear ones. I use an old headrest under each rail to hold the seat up while I disconnect. Also remember there is a wire on a strong spring which also has to be taken off the seat before you can get it out of the door. The wire is to tell the seat belt system where the seat is so it gets the tension right if needed. __________________ 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 Last edited by madeupname; 15th September 2017 at 21:42..

15th September 2017, 21:55	#7
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,763 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	I have never experienced a problem removing the seats with the battery connected, but then again, I like the risk __________________ Lest we forget..

15th September 2017, 11:50	#3
rustymotor Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: May 2017 Location: Hull Posts: 1,848 Thanks: 216 Thanked 432 Times in 340 Posts	Is it the case you wait 20 to 30 minutes after disconnecting battery before touching any air bag for safety ?

16th September 2017, 10:22	#10
vitesse I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Gävle Posts: 2,528 Thanks: 395 Thanked 823 Times in 652 Posts	Just make sure you’ve got the right tool for the seat bolts. I found a standard Torx 50 didn’t grip well enough and had to order a Torx plus one from ebay (no-one seemed to have them locally). Or of course you could borrow mine. Pm me if interested or email by checking out the buy/sell section of roverklubben.se (latest ad). Mike