Removing rear seats - Mk4

[Ibiza FR TDI]

Just a quick question

How can I remove the rear seats in the Mk4?

I can get the bottom bit off (the bit you sit on) but what about the back rests?

Do I need to take the bolts out at the bottom?

Cheers!

 

[Ant FR]

Drop the backs forward, then looking in from the back of the car look at the bottom right and bottom left of the folded seats, You will see a recess that a bolt from the bodywork fits into, using a screwver slide the cover up and then bring the seat back up 3/4's of the way and then push it forward, the outer edge should move out of position now and then you need to get the inner side off of the central bar.

Piece of piss to do once you know, they are heavy too

 

[Triple D]

Yep as ant says, is really easy, car will sound better and quicker aswell the seats way an absolute ton though

 

[gazjones]

have to remove the middle belt mounting as well dont forget but the are heavy lol

 

[Ibiza FR TDI]

Okay thanks, I will give it a go in the morning.

Do you mean the back rests weight a lot, as the bottom parts are quite light I thought?

 

[gazjones]

back bits are heavy more so the one thats the middle and passenger side

 

[davels]

no seriously they are right, the bottom bit weights nothing you will really be supprise how heavy the back bits are. i nearly fell out the car when i first removed them

 

[Triple D]

at you bunch of muppetes they are heavy yes, but not that heavy

 

[Nath.]

they are heavy to stop people being killed in an accident by the contents of the boot

 

[davels]

at you bunch of muppetes they are heavy yes, but not that heavy

hey, i was actually climbing out the boot at the time with it
but still not realy an excuse

 

[Ibiza FR TDI]

Out of interest, does it really make the car noticeably quicker?
Or is it just the different sound that gives you that impression?

Unfortunately, I should have known this earlier, as the car is going up for sale very soon .

 

[gazjones]

bit quicker yes speare is also about 20 kg i take them out for santa pod

 

[Ant FR]

yeah they are heavy , it took three of us to lift em out, must weig in at about 100kgs a side,

Sorry i meant heavy in comparison to what they are, but remove the seats and the spare wheel and it makes a serious difference to the overall weight of the car

 

[Ruthers]

Sorry to bring this up again but I don't know how to get the back rests out. Can anyone show me a photo or something of these covers?
Thanks

 

[Ruthers]

Sorted it. Here's pictures if anyone needs them

Offside. Stick the screwdriver in the slot and push towards rear of car whilst looking in from boot.

Near side. Instructions as above.