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Moriartii · 04-15-2010, 10:52 PM

How do I remove the rear seat? Can someone give me a step by step please?
Cheers
K

terry_b · 04-16-2010, 08:23 PM

1) There are 2 clips at the front of the seat, about center of the "bucket" portion, one on each side. Firmly lift the seat straight up. Push the seat belt latches through to the bottom of the seat.

2) The bottom portion will fold upward basically flush with the upper portion. It will spring back down so you have to hold it up there.

3) There is a large nut in the center you need to remove, 18mm deep socket.

4) At each corner there are 2 bolts to remove, the one on the bottom is easy to spot but there is one above it partially hidden. 15mm socket

5) Pull the loop to unlatch the upper portion and lift out. Be VERY mindful of the metal at the bottom of the seat to prevent harming your interior trim.

Moriartii · 04-17-2010, 04:39 PM

Thank you Terry_B!!!!!
I greatly appreciate that!
K

firesquirt · 06-20-2010, 07:57 PM

anyone know how to remove the fron seats ?

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 06-21-2010, 12:04 PM

Move the seat forward all the way, Then fold the seat forward, There are 2 bolts to remove in the track at the rear of the seat, then all you do is lift and slide it back to remove the seat, Don't forget the electric connectors.

purplhaizcraz3 · 06-21-2010, 12:10 PM

How much weight could be shaved off if you remove the rear seats and front passenger seat?

rtcat600man · 11-11-2010, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by purplhaizcraz3

How much weight could be shaved off if you remove the rear seats and front passenger seat?

BUMP.........anybody have these weights.......?? Looking to shave weight for some good runs at the 1/4 mile......

rtcat600man · 11-11-2010, 11:37 AM

got the weights

As for the seats......

front seat from a 2LT trim with leather and electric can save ......aprox. 48 lbs.

rear seat bottom is another 12 lbs.

rear seat back is another 18 lbs

for a total seat removal of 78 lbs.......

67 GTO · 11-11-2010, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rtcat600man

got the weights

As for the seats......

front seat from a 2LT trim with leather and electric can save ......aprox. 48 lbs.

rear seat bottom is another 12 lbs.

rear seat back is another 18 lbs

for a total seat removal of 78 lbs.......

Don't forget the back seat/seat belt anchor bracket, another 10 lbs there.

rtcat600man · 11-11-2010, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67 GTO

Don't forget the back seat/seat belt anchor bracket, another 10 lbs there.

good call. If it to can be removed I will look into that too.

Thinking about the weight drop for next season once I get some drag radials and make an all out attempt at some good times. Gives me another good reason for the driver to drop his 100 lbs.

67 GTO · 11-11-2010, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rtcat600man

good call. If it to can be removed I will look into that too.

Thinking about the weight drop for next season once I get some drag radials and make an all out attempt at some good times. Gives me another good reason for the driver to drop his 100 lbs.

Easy to remove, 4 bolts and one nut. I saw some guy do it in about 2 minutes, he weighed it too!

rtcat600man · 11-11-2010, 08:39 PM

That gets us to 88 lbs for the seats. Plus 100 lbs for the driver. Another 80 lbs for the gas (run on a 1/4 tank instead of full tank). Take out the wiper fluid bottle, another 6 to 8 lbs. remove the engine cover, trunk spare tire cover, mat, and air pump (all good for maybe another 8 - 10 lbs.) empty the glove box (maybe 2 lbs.)

All totaled for 284 lbs. Wroth approximately .3 seconds. That would defiantly get someone into the 13's.

nick5400 · 04-15-2012, 03:36 PM

I'm 2 years late to the party but I will say thanks for the info. I am installing custom fitted seat covers for my LS and it is almost IMPOSSIBLE to install them properly without removing the seats. Gracias Amigos!

ihaveacamaro · 06-08-2012, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by terry_b

1) There are 2 clips at the front of the seat, about center of the "bucket" portion, one on each side. Firmly lift the seat straight up. Push the seat belt latches through to the bottom of the seat.

2) The bottom portion will fold upward basically flush with the upper portion. It will spring back down so you have to hold it up there.

3) There is a large nut in the center you need to remove, 18mm deep socket.

4) At each corner there are 2 bolts to remove, the one on the bottom is easy to spot but there is one above it partially hidden. 15mm socket

5) Pull the loop to unlatch the upper portion and lift out. Be VERY mindful of the metal at the bottom of the seat to prevent harming your interior trim.

This post is the post that just keeps on giving! Helped me a year ago and helped me again today... I think I may make a video of me removing the seats today

04-15-2010, 10:52 PM	#1
Moriartii Drives: 11 IOM 2SS/RS M6 w/Hurst Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 1,269	Removal of rear seat How do I remove the rear seat? Can someone give me a step by step please? Cheers K

04-16-2010, 08:23 PM	#2
terry_b Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hudson, MA Posts: 1,390 View My Garage	Removing Rear Seat 1) There are 2 clips at the front of the seat, about center of the "bucket" portion, one on each side. Firmly lift the seat straight up. Push the seat belt latches through to the bottom of the seat. 2) The bottom portion will fold upward basically flush with the upper portion. It will spring back down so you have to hold it up there. 3) There is a large nut in the center you need to remove, 18mm deep socket. 4) At each corner there are 2 bolts to remove, the one on the bottom is easy to spot but there is one above it partially hidden. 15mm socket 5) Pull the loop to unlatch the upper portion and lift out. Be VERY mindful of the metal at the bottom of the seat to prevent harming your interior trim.

11-11-2010, 11:37 AM	#8
rtcat600man having FUN now 13.66@101 Drives: 2010 2LT IOM Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Clarkston, Michigan Posts: 9,230 View My Garage	got the weights As for the seats...... front seat from a 2LT trim with leather and electric can save ......aprox. 48 lbs. rear seat bottom is another 12 lbs. rear seat back is another 18 lbs for a total seat removal of 78 lbs....... __________________ MY BUILD

11-11-2010, 08:39 PM	#12
rtcat600man having FUN now 13.66@101 Drives: 2010 2LT IOM Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Clarkston, Michigan Posts: 9,230 View My Garage	That gets us to 88 lbs for the seats. Plus 100 lbs for the driver. Another 80 lbs for the gas (run on a 1/4 tank instead of full tank). Take out the wiper fluid bottle, another 6 to 8 lbs. remove the engine cover, trunk spare tire cover, mat, and air pump (all good for maybe another 8 - 10 lbs.) empty the glove box (maybe 2 lbs.) All totaled for 284 lbs. Wroth approximately .3 seconds. That would defiantly get someone into the 13's. __________________ MY BUILD

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