removing seats for full detail
02-15-2007, 06:28 PM
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Seat Removal/Installation MY00-05 models.
1) lower conv top
2) open door and drape microfiber towel over door with windows down. drape another towel behind the door to protect paint etc.
3) remove seat belt from slits in the guide on side of seat.
4) tilt seat all the way forward
5) slide seat all the way back
6) remove 14mm bolts on front of seat rails
7) slide seat all the way forward
8) remove 17mm bolts on rear of seat rails
9) tilt seat slightly and unplug seat belt switch connector on drivers side
10) lift seat carefully straight up and then out of car
11) on passenger side there is no electrical connection to disconnect
Reinstallation is reverse except
1) use thread lock on the seat bolts before reinstalling
2) front seat bolt torque is 16lb-ft
3) rear seat bolt torque is 22 lb-ft
For MY 06-07 cars have a trim piece over the front bolts and 2 wires under each seat that need to be disconnected as well as associated harness clips on the wires. Front torque remains 16lb-ft. Rear torque is 29 lb-ft.
Be careful not to stumble with the unbolted seat in your hands and scratch the paint or interior!!
Enjoy!
1) lower conv top
2) open door and drape microfiber towel over door with windows down. drape another towel behind the door to protect paint etc.
3) remove seat belt from slits in the guide on side of seat.
4) tilt seat all the way forward
5) slide seat all the way back
6) remove 14mm bolts on front of seat rails
7) slide seat all the way forward
8) remove 17mm bolts on rear of seat rails
9) tilt seat slightly and unplug seat belt switch connector on drivers side
10) lift seat carefully straight up and then out of car
11) on passenger side there is no electrical connection to disconnect
Reinstallation is reverse except
1) use thread lock on the seat bolts before reinstalling
2) front seat bolt torque is 16lb-ft
3) rear seat bolt torque is 22 lb-ft
For MY 06-07 cars have a trim piece over the front bolts and 2 wires under each seat that need to be disconnected as well as associated harness clips on the wires. Front torque remains 16lb-ft. Rear torque is 29 lb-ft.
Be careful not to stumble with the unbolted seat in your hands and scratch the paint or interior!!
Enjoy!
02-16-2007, 08:31 AM
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When you KNOW that there are stains that you need to get out, it is critical to take the seats out. For any car it makes it so easy to give your carpet a nice deep cleaning. I would suggest that you do this kind of cleaning ATLEAST 1-2 times/year. The longer stains sit, the harder they are to get out. Take this one for example
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02-18-2007, 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by wanabe,Feb 15 2007, 07:25 PM
and on mine the factory alarm is somewhere under my seat... assume it doesnt need to be unhooked?