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08-13-2014, 10:18 AM | #1 |
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Rear Seat Delete
Any DIYs?
Have not found much information on removing the rear seats. Would like to have a roll bar as a replacement. Thanks, Durim
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08-13-2014, 12:04 PM | #2 |
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Guide? Haven't looked. I can tell you that popping out the trim around the seats isn't too hard with a plastic trim tool or dulled putty applier, there are no especially hidden fastening screws or bolts to find, and shouldn't be too hard to figure out a process once the trim and rear cardboard compartment lid is ganked.
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08-13-2014, 02:22 PM | #3 |
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It's been done quite a bit. Remove the trim, use a socket to remove the seats- they just bolt in. Some people have then fabricated wood boxes to make it a little more finished looking.
Poke around the seats and you'll see. It's very straightforward. |
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08-13-2014, 08:51 PM | #4 |
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Bottom seat cushion you pull up. Side parts where the seat belts are pull off. Seat backs unbolt. Done.
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08-22-2014, 02:02 PM | #7 |
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Should be the same. With the cold weather package I think it's a door built into the seat so it comes out with it. Not sure though. I don't have that option.
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08-22-2014, 09:49 PM | #8 |
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I don't think you actually have to unbolt the bracket to remove the rear seat backs. I did, but others have reported that you can knock the hinge out of the bracket. Good luck.
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I'm sure there's not much weight savings. 40lbs at most? |
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