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Post by simont485 on Apr 25, 2016 8:02:27 GMT
The restoration of the rear seats is going well so its time to start on the front seats.
How do I dismantle the front seats? I assume I have to undo the tilt mechanism and then there is another plate below that looks like it need to come off.
Is any of this mechanism under tension if so how much?
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Post by johnwp5bcoupe on Apr 25, 2016 8:53:29 GMT
The restoration of the rear seats is going well so its time to start on the front seats.
How do I dismantle the front seats? I assume I have to undo the tilt mechanism and then there is another plate below that looks like it need to come off.
Is any of this mechanism under tension if so how much?
Many thanks in advance!! Hi Simon a bit of info from the forum if you do a search! have you got a WS manual? if not they are available from the club  roverp5.proboards.com/thread/7754/reclining-front-seat |
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Post by velvet on Apr 25, 2016 9:06:46 GMT
There is no advantage in separating the seat from its back except for access. the part that is preventing the seat cover from coming off is well hidden so an incision is all thats necessary.  |
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Post by simont485 on Apr 25, 2016 16:17:24 GMT
The restoration of the rear seats is going well so its time to start on the front seats.
How do I dismantle the front seats? I assume I have to undo the tilt mechanism and then there is another plate below that looks like it need to come off.
Is any of this mechanism under tension if so how much?
Many thanks in advance!! Hi Simon a bit of info from the forum if you do a search! have you got a WS manual? if not they are available from the club roverp5.proboards.com/thread/7754/reclining-front-seatThanks for that. I did a search but the links were not recognised, hence this post. I don't have a manual either. |
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Post by simont485 on Apr 25, 2016 16:23:15 GMT
There is no advantage in separating the seat from its back except for access. the part that is preventing the seat cover from coming off is well hidden so an incision is all thats necessary. That's interesting. Would prefer to do that as long as once the cover is put back on there is no sign that it has been cut and that the cover is secure! |
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Post by velvet on Apr 25, 2016 17:14:26 GMT
Yes, the seat cover will be able to be removed (with a hefty ripping tug after making incision) and replaced securely as its not a fixing point behind there, the leatherette is only trapped by the connection between the seat and backrest and is totally invisible when replaced.  |
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Post by johnwp5bcoupe on Apr 25, 2016 17:29:57 GMT
The seats are easy to dismantle and for me the job was much easier, plus you can service all the mechanism at the same time, there was no cutting needed it all went back as it came apart! most guys are just wanting to replace foam or do some stitching so the least damage done the better  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2016 17:48:42 GMT
I find when driving alone that the passenger seat rattles about a bit,neither seat seems especially solid but I can't find any loose bolts or fixings.Is that reasonably normal for these cars?. The noise is a bit irritating in an otherwise quiet car.
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Post by johnwp5bcoupe on Apr 25, 2016 17:57:19 GMT
The manual is really necessary and well worth the ££ search can be tricky use 3000 days!
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Post by johnwp5bcoupe on Apr 25, 2016 18:03:23 GMT
I find when driving alone that the passenger seat rattles about a bit,neither seat seems especially solid but I can't find any loose bolts or fixings.Is that reasonably normal for these cars?. The noise is a bit irritating in an otherwise quiet car. They should be nice and firm Kev with no rattles. "Now where did I put all my spanners" |
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Post by enigmas on Apr 25, 2016 22:13:50 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2016 16:35:35 GMT
I had a spare couple of seat bases and used one to replace the driver's side which had a lot of play in the pivots. I also started again with the spacers between base and floor as there seemed a rather odd collection. I managed to get the flat and square using a spirit level, now the seat slides back and forth easily.
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Post by simont485 on Apr 30, 2016 11:55:32 GMT
Thanks for that really useful.
It is a lot more simple than it looks. Got the seat apart easy enough.
Next new chip foam, strip and re-colour leather and put it back together!
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