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Gene Culley · 06-05-2011, 10:17 PM

Greetings All,

Yesterday I was installing the rear back-up camera. I got the rear seat cushion out but no matter what I tried I couldn't get the rear seat back out. I looked online and I looked in the service manual and I still couldn't figure it out. The service manual says push back the seat back locks and I did that, but then there is this black plastic retainer that will not let you remove it. No matter what I did that black plastic retainer would not budge. So what am I missing here? Am I really that unintelligent??

Thanks,
Gene.

Darth Martel · 06-05-2011, 10:25 PM

It is a complete pain in the ass. You have to push the latch back on each side and pull the seat out an angle. It's definitely easier with 2 people but, can be done by yourself. If I can do it, you can do it.

It may take you a lot of frustration, sweat, and swearing but, keep at it and you'll figure it out.

Gene Culley · 06-05-2011, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Darth Martel

It is a complete pain in the ass. You have to push the latch back on each side and pull the seat out an angle. It's definitely easier with 2 people but, can be done by yourself. If I can do it, you can do it.

It may take you a lot of frustration, sweat, and swearing but, keep at it and you'll figure it out.

I think you're smarter than me, lol. I swear to god I spent over an hour trying to get it out. I was soaked from sweating and I still never got it out. Like I said, the latch locks went back fine, but there was these black retainers wrapped around the outer rod/peg and they would not allow the seat back to come out. I wanted to change out the rear speakers some time but I guess until I get this figured out I won't be able to!

GearHeadPeter · 06-06-2011, 08:40 AM

I used a pair of long nosed vise grips to hold the retainer clip back so that I could get one side out at a time. Hope that helps.

Gene Culley · 06-07-2011, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by GearHeadPeter

I used a pair of long nosed vise grips to hold the retainer clip back so that I could get one side out at a time. Hope that helps.

Are you talking about the black plastic piece? I couldn't get that to budge.

STINGS · 06-08-2011, 12:39 AM

Last time I took the rear of the seat off, had to have the seat folded down, I think the pins have flat sides on them, and the seat has to be folded down so it will come out. (Along with having the latch unlocked) Don't remember any plastic pieces. Will check again tomorrow afternoon if the above description doesn't work for you. Guess they could have changed the design! Or I am having a CRS attack

Joe

elcaiman80 · 06-08-2011, 01:54 AM

Yes the seat has to be flat on top of the back seat bottom, then you have to try and move those damn plastic clips out of the way. The best way is by doing one at a time. Keep at it dude, you'll get it.

bandier · 06-08-2011, 03:52 PM

I used a flat tip screwdriver to rotate the plastic clip while pivoting the backseat to get the right position for the clip. The seat came right out, once those clips were in the right position.

jtzako · 06-08-2011, 06:16 PM

The upper part of the rear seat doesnt need to come out to install anything. Just lower it and you're fine.
The lower part of the seat comes out very easy. Just lift the front edge till it unlatches, then push down on the ear part of the seat until those come unlatched. Then the thing just lifts out.

Darth Martel · 06-08-2011, 09:32 PM

To get the rear deck lid off without the trim scratching everything all to hell or vice versa, it's just a better plan to remove the rear seat. Some people can work on electrical outlets and panels while live with little to no issue as well, but, it's just a good idea to turn off the juice.

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Originally Posted by jtzako

The upper part of the rear seat doesnt need to come out to install anything. Just lower it and you're fine.
The lower part of the seat comes out very easy. Just lift the front edge till it unlatches, then push down on the ear part of the seat until those come unlatched. Then the thing just lifts out.

Cam 427 · 06-09-2011, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by bandier

I used a flat tip screwdriver to rotate the plastic clip while pivoting the backseat to get the right position for the clip. The seat came right out, once those clips were in the right position.

+1...this is always a hassle when removing it by yourself.

GearHeadPeter · 06-09-2011, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Gene Culley

Are you talking about the black plastic piece? I couldn't get that to budge.

Attached is a poor quality pic of the latch, sorry, and it moves backwards. It is the gray metal latch in the pic. Once it is moved backwards attach the long nose vise grips to keep it out of the way. Yes, the seat has to be folded down in order to remove the seat from each side. Hope that helps.

Gene Culley · 06-10-2011, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by bandier

I used a flat tip screwdriver to rotate the plastic clip while pivoting the backseat to get the right position for the clip. The seat came right out, once those clips were in the right position.

Thanks for all of the posts guys. I did see and push the latches rearward as well as having the seat folded down. It is these plastic clips that are the issue. I even tried with a screwdriver and couldn't move them. I guess I have to give it a try again!

bandier · 06-11-2011, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Gene Culley

Thanks for all of the posts guys. I did see and push the latches rearward as well as having the seat folded down. It is these plastic clips that are the issue. I even tried with a screwdriver and couldn't move them. I guess I have to give it a try again!

Move the plastic clip with the screwdriver while pivoting the seat at the same time. The clip will rotate with the seat, then hold the clip in place with the screwdriver as you rotate the seat back. I had a hard time too. The trick is moving the clip with the seat rotation. You'll be surprised, it works!

06-05-2011, 10:17 PM	#1
Gene Culley Account Suspended Drives: 2013 SS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Boyertown, PA Posts: 1,374	How On This Green Earth Do You Remove The Rear Seat Back? Greetings All, Yesterday I was installing the rear back-up camera. I got the rear seat cushion out but no matter what I tried I couldn't get the rear seat back out. I looked online and I looked in the service manual and I still couldn't figure it out. The service manual says push back the seat back locks and I did that, but then there is this black plastic retainer that will not let you remove it. No matter what I did that black plastic retainer would not budge. So what am I missing here? Am I really that unintelligent?? Thanks, Gene.

06-05-2011, 10:25 PM	#2
Darth Martel Darth Martel Drives: Black 1SS with 20% tinted windows Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bizzaroland Posts: 1,495	It is a complete pain in the ass. You have to push the latch back on each side and pull the seat out an angle. It's definitely easier with 2 people but, can be done by yourself. If I can do it, you can do it. It may take you a lot of frustration, sweat, and swearing but, keep at it and you'll figure it out. __________________ 2016 Black 1SS w/ MRC, low-gloss black wheels, auto trans. Self-created custom Dark Knight Edition accents. Rotofab CAI with dry filter and sound tube delete, PRAY ported intake manifold and throttle body, Texas Speed cam, Stainless Works headers and exhaust, Skid Mark garage E85 kit, JMS fuel pump voltage booster, Circle D torque converter. Custom E85/mod tune by Jannetty Racing.

06-06-2011, 08:40 AM	#4
GearHeadPeter US Navy Vet Drives: 2011 2LT/RS, 65 Mustang GT Fastback Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,567	I used a pair of long nosed vise grips to hold the retainer clip back so that I could get one side out at a time. Hope that helps. __________________ 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.

06-08-2011, 06:16 PM	#9
jtzako Drives: 2010 IBM Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Tx Posts: 1,157	The upper part of the rear seat doesnt need to come out to install anything. Just lower it and you're fine. The lower part of the seat comes out very easy. Just lift the front edge till it unlatches, then push down on the ear part of the seat until those come unlatched. Then the thing just lifts out. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS Imperial Blue \| CAI Inc, CAI \| Solo Hi Flow Cats \| X-Pipe \| Backup Camera \| PDIM

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STINGS Live for On Ramps! Drives: 2010 Camaro/2LT/RS/T.F./6M "naomi" Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Phoenix Posts: 185 View My Garage	Last time I took the rear of the seat off, had to have the seat folded down, I think the pins have flat sides on them, and the seat has to be folded down so it will come out. (Along with having the latch unlocked) Don't remember any plastic pieces. Will check again tomorrow afternoon if the above description doesn't work for you. Guess they could have changed the design! Or I am having a CRS attack Joe

06-08-2011, 01:54 AM	#7
elcaiman80 Drives: Yellow 2011 Camaro (NOT BUMBLEBEE) Join Date: May 2011 Location: Tennessee Posts: 70	Yes the seat has to be flat on top of the back seat bottom, then you have to try and move those damn plastic clips out of the way. The best way is by doing one at a time. Keep at it dude, you'll get it.

06-08-2011, 03:52 PM	#8
bandier Got mine! Drives: 2021 LT1 RS - Orange Crush Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fallbrook, CA Posts: 1,359	I used a flat tip screwdriver to rotate the plastic clip while pivoting the backseat to get the right position for the clip. The seat came right out, once those clips were in the right position.