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Asian Zero · 01-31-2011, 08:08 PM

Anyone know how to take out the lower rear seat quarter panel (the panel with the armrest)? thanks

GearHeadPeter · 01-31-2011, 09:04 PM

First you start by unsnapping the covers, be careful, that go over the driver/passenger door sill area.

The rear bottom back seat comes out by pulling up on each side and it will come out. For the rear upper seat area just unbolt the 5 bolts, pull down on the rear seat release and take the entire assembly out.

Each rear side panel is held in place by snaps. Start at the upper part of the side panel where it meets the B pillar, and just keep unsnapping all the way around until it comes off. Repeat for the other side.

Key to all of this is to be gentle otherwise you will have broken snaps or panels.

Good luck.

Asian Zero · 01-31-2011, 09:33 PM

thanks, you wouldnt happen to have pics or a link to a thread that does?

cool376 · 01-31-2011, 09:54 PM

I have two pics of mine when I had to disassemble it along with the rear c pillar garnish and upper b pillar garnish for a antenna wire replacement. Sorry there not better pictures.

cool376 · 01-31-2011, 09:57 PM

You probably already know but don't forget to torque the seat back when you reinstall it.

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 02-01-2011, 08:31 AM

You do not need to unbolt the 5 bolts for the top, There is a latch at the bottom of the 2 sides it metal in color and you can move it all the way to the open point and lift only the seat.

cool376 · 02-01-2011, 09:13 AM

I agree with the latch to remove the seat, I noticed that when I was in there but it seemed to be more trouble than it was worth. I gave up trying that method, it was easier for me to just unbolt it. Has anyone noticed the clips at the bottom of the quarter trim? Mine were not installed I found them in the body cavity behind the quarter trim just laying in there.

GearHeadPeter · 02-01-2011, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2SSRS

You do not need to unbolt the 5 bolts for the top, There is a latch at the bottom of the 2 sides it metal in color and you can move it all the way to the open point and lift only the seat.

The latch on mine would not release on one side so I opted to take out the assembly. If you can get them both to release as 2SSRS indicated it would be easier. I have attached what another Forum member had posted on taking out the rear seat, panels, and door sill covers. Sorry just found it this morning and hope it helps.

Asian Zero · 02-01-2011, 11:04 PM

thanks for the help i got them out. took me awhile to get the bottom out, seat belt buckles were the problem after that it was easy. took my quarters out so i could paint them. ill get pictures out once i put them back in.

01-31-2011, 08:08 PM	#1
Asian Zero Drives: 2010 IBM Camaro 1LT RS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lake in the Hills, Illinois Posts: 418	Interior rear quarter panel removal? Anyone know how to take out the lower rear seat quarter panel (the panel with the armrest)? thanks

01-31-2011, 09:04 PM	#2
GearHeadPeter US Navy Vet Drives: 2011 2LT/RS, 65 Mustang GT Fastback Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,567	First you start by unsnapping the covers, be careful, that go over the driver/passenger door sill area. The rear bottom back seat comes out by pulling up on each side and it will come out. For the rear upper seat area just unbolt the 5 bolts, pull down on the rear seat release and take the entire assembly out. Each rear side panel is held in place by snaps. Start at the upper part of the side panel where it meets the B pillar, and just keep unsnapping all the way around until it comes off. Repeat for the other side. Key to all of this is to be gentle otherwise you will have broken snaps or panels. Good luck. __________________ 2011 - 2LT/RS - RY, A6, Gray Interior - Team LLT: 3rd Camaro on this forum to have a Mylink installed. Installation by GEN5DIY, Heritage Grill, Lloyds Premium Ebony Camaro RS floor mats, Empire Billet Camaro Black sill plates, AAC: LED footwell & interior lighting, Rear Courtesy Lights, LED side markers/turn signals, Plasma P13W DRl bulbs, Formula 1 Pinnacle Series tint, Roto-Fab Yellow CAI & Fuse cover, Technostalgia Afterburner LED taillights, EmblemPros custom V6 hydrocoated carbon fiber/RY engine cover, Pfadt Sport sway bars, Ofer's Backup Camera, and full Brembo brake conversion.

01-31-2011, 09:54 PM	#4
cool376 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: central Kentucky Posts: 24 View My Garage	I have two pics of mine when I had to disassemble it along with the rear c pillar garnish and upper b pillar garnish for a antenna wire replacement. Sorry there not better pictures. Last edited by cool376; 08-27-2012 at 08:10 PM.

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01-31-2011, 09:33 PM	#3
Asian Zero Drives: 2010 IBM Camaro 1LT RS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lake in the Hills, Illinois Posts: 418	thanks, you wouldnt happen to have pics or a link to a thread that does?

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cool376 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: central Kentucky Posts: 24 View My Garage	You probably already know but don't forget to torque the seat back when you reinstall it.

02-01-2011, 08:31 AM	#6
2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: 2014 Z/28 #82+#192, 18ZLE 66Nova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,719 View My Garage	You do not need to unbolt the 5 bolts for the top, There is a latch at the bottom of the 2 sides it metal in color and you can move it all the way to the open point and lift only the seat.

02-01-2011, 09:13 AM	#7
cool376 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: central Kentucky Posts: 24 View My Garage	I agree with the latch to remove the seat, I noticed that when I was in there but it seemed to be more trouble than it was worth. I gave up trying that method, it was easier for me to just unbolt it. Has anyone noticed the clips at the bottom of the quarter trim? Mine were not installed I found them in the body cavity behind the quarter trim just laying in there.

02-01-2011, 11:04 PM	#9
Asian Zero Drives: 2010 IBM Camaro 1LT RS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lake in the Hills, Illinois Posts: 418	thanks for the help i got them out. took me awhile to get the bottom out, seat belt buckles were the problem after that it was easy. took my quarters out so i could paint them. ill get pictures out once i put them back in.