rallycinq Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I have a 91 CSW with front centre seat. I want to replace the front centre seat with a cubby. The seat base just falls out, how do I remove the back rest part, please. Cheers David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 2 x bolts [iIRC 10MM Hex head] at the front of each base leg & similar bolts at the rear end, but may need a assistant under the vehicle or remove the seat box cover panel & do those from above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallycinq Posted January 17, 2009 Author Share Posted January 17, 2009 2 x bolts [iIRC 10MM Hex head] at the front of each base leg & similar bolts at the rear end, but may need a assistant under the vehicle or remove the seat box cover panel & do those from above. Thanks, I can see the bolts at the front, but couldn't find the nuts. Removed the battery comp top and couldn't get underneath the bolts that I had seen. Will try again. Cheers David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 front bolts go into anchor nuts that are attached with a rivet to the seat box, it should be possible to remove the cover panel under the centre seat, should only be 4 small screws & slide the cover out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 The two bolts at the front have a nut and a washer on mine - which I think was 13mm. If you open the access panel you can reach under with a ring spanner and hold them whilst you undo the bolts from the top. The two at the back are hard to get to. There are two holding the seatbelt bracket down which I at first took to be for the seat - but you can leave those in. If you remove the side front seat base so the back folds flatter you will find another pair of bolts from behind the seat. On my TD5 this was a torx dome head bolt - this also has a nut and washer underneath that you can reach through the hatch to get to. When I put mine back in I replaced the rear bolts with stainless allen bolts to make future removal easier. I have some picture at home that I can post up later if it'd help? I took pics as I installed my cb recently and I had the centre seat out to do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallycinq Posted January 17, 2009 Author Share Posted January 17, 2009 The two bolts at the front have a nut and a washer on mine - which I think was 13mm. If you open the access panel you can reach under with a ring spanner and hold them whilst you undo the bolts from the top.The two at the back are hard to get to. There are two holding the seatbelt bracket down which I at first took to be for the seat - but you can leave those in. If you remove the side front seat base so the back folds flatter you will find another pair of bolts from behind the seat. On my TD5 this was a torx dome head bolt - this also has a nut and washer underneath that you can reach through the hatch to get to. When I put mine back in I replaced the rear bolts with stainless allen bolts to make future removal easier. I have some picture at home that I can post up later if it'd help? I took pics as I installed my cb recently and I had the centre seat out to do that. Excellent work good people. I will try that later. Cheers David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallycinq Posted January 17, 2009 Author Share Posted January 17, 2009 It is now later, and the (former) middle seat is now in the skip. Thanks for all your help. Cheers David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Great - that was quick! Did yours have the torx bolts too? and can you not sell your middle seat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallycinq Posted January 17, 2009 Author Share Posted January 17, 2009 Great - that was quick!Did yours have the torx bolts too? and can you not sell your middle seat? No Torx, just 8mm hex heads, the back ones with a spacer to take the bolts below the box section. I don't think anyone would be interested in a tatty middle seat, unless you know different. Cheers David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat_J Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 stick it on ebay with collection only, they usually seem to sell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallycinq Posted January 17, 2009 Author Share Posted January 17, 2009 stick it on ebay with collection only, they usually seem to sell. OK, I'll give it a go, thanks. Cheers David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 It is now later, and the (former) middle seat is now in the skip.Thanks for all your help. Cheers David get it out of skip & stick it on ebay, someone will take it off you, as the covering material can be replaced, it'll make a tidy seat with new covers, My Dad converted mine into a occasional seat for thier house by bolt some sturdy wooden legs onto it, it's good for my young nephews to sit on when Mum has a house full of visitors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallycinq Posted January 17, 2009 Author Share Posted January 17, 2009 Tis out the skip and back in the workshop awaiting photographing for an ebay listing Cheers David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I wonder if you could fit one in the back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallycinq Posted January 17, 2009 Author Share Posted January 17, 2009 I wonder if you could fit one in the back? Of what, the workshop? Cheers David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 of a defender like mine - with no seats in the back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallycinq Posted January 17, 2009 Author Share Posted January 17, 2009 of a defender like mine - with no seats in the back! Four bolts is all it fits with, if you want it pm me with an address and I'll send it to you. Cheers David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallycinq Posted January 17, 2009 Author Share Posted January 17, 2009 Or, if you want a side rear bench, they'll be coming out too, soon. Cheers David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 That sounds good - the bench that is. Send us a pic when you take it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallycinq Posted January 17, 2009 Author Share Posted January 17, 2009 That sounds good - the bench that is.Send us a pic when you take it out Okay Dokay. Cheers David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallycinq Posted January 25, 2009 Author Share Posted January 25, 2009 Good advice, as usual from this forum. Centre seat sold for £19 on fleabay oday. Thanks again Cheers David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 where's our commision then see you got some spare cash now, but don't tell your other half, cos she might nick it off you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallycinq Posted January 25, 2009 Author Share Posted January 25, 2009 where's our commision then see you got some spare cash now, but don't tell your other half, cos she might nick it off you Already spent.......on Land Rover bits. I'll spend us out of this recession. Cheers SPD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
re_defender Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 On 1/17/2009 at 1:43 PM, Anderzander said: The two bolts at the front have a nut and a washer on mine - which I think was 13mm. If you open the access panel you can reach under with a ring spanner and hold them whilst you undo the bolts from the top. The two at the back are hard to get to. There are two holding the seatbelt bracket down which I at first took to be for the seat - but you can leave those in. If you remove the side front seat base so the back folds flatter you will find another pair of bolts from behind the seat. On my TD5 this was a torx dome head bolt - this also has a nut and washer underneath that you can reach through the hatch to get to. When I put mine back in I replaced the rear bolts with stainless allen bolts to make future removal easier. I have some picture at home that I can post up later if it'd help? I took pics as I installed my cb recently and I had the centre seat out to do that. Hi all, I know this thread is a number of years old but have found it invaluable! However - still got a slight problem... I can’t for the life of me seem to find the correct TX bit heads that will fit. Any advice would be much appreciated. thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 Wow - that was me 10 years ago 😊 I can’t remember what it was - perhaps T6? you can buy a cheap set of torx bits or screwdrivers though; and it will be in a standard size set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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