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Bodywork and fittings 11.11
24.1 a Remove the screw from the front of
the seat. . .
24.1b . . . then release the spring
tensioned pin
24.2a Remove the screw . . .
24.2b . . . and withdraw the
inner runner cover
24.8 Squab securing screws
(split rear seat)
24.9 Split rear seat central mounting
bracket bolt
Refitting
3 On refitting wheel arch liners and underpanels,
renew any retaining clips that may
have been broken on removal, and ensure
that the panel is securely retained by all the
relevant clips and screws. On refitting the
body trim strips and badges, clean the body
surface before pressing the tape-secured
type, and use new pop rivets when securing
the other type.
24.11 Spring clip on the
centre pivot bracket
24.12 Screws securing the split rear seat
backrest to the luggage compartment floor
Removal
Front seat
1 Using an Allen key and spanner, remove the
screw from the front of the seat, then release
the spring tensioned pin and withdraw the
seat from the mounting bracket (see
illustrations).
2 Remove the screw and withdraw the inner
runner cover (see illustrations).
3 Slide the seat rearwards from the runners
and remove from the car. Where necessary
disconnect the wiring for the seat heating.
Rear bench seat
4 Remove the covers and mounting screws
from the front of the cushion.
5 Lift the rear of the cushion to disengage the
hooks then withdraw the cushion.
6 Working in the luggage compartment prise
the backrest upper hooks from the panel, then
withdraw the backrest from the car.
Split rear seat
7 To remove the seat squab, pull the rear of
the seats upwards using the plastic pull
handles provided.
8 Tilt the seats right forward, which will allow
access to the retaining screws. Remove the
screws and lift out the seat squabs (see
illustration).
9 The seat backrests may be removed by first
removing the central mounting bracket bolt
(see illustration).
10 Operate the seat back release mechanism
and tilt the backrest forward.
11 Remove the spring clip from the centre
pivot bracket (see illustration).
12 Now undo the two screws securing each
backrest to the luggage compartment floor
(see illustration).
13 Remove the centre pivot pin, and the seat
backs may be lifted out.
Refitting
14 Refitting is a reversal of removal.
Removal
Front seat belt
1 Push the front seat right forward.
2 Pull back the plastic cover from the lower
outer seat belt mounting (see illustration).
3 Count the number of coils in the spring as a
guide for refitting.
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