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rob1 · Joined: 14 Mar 2004 Posts: 42 Location: N Wales

Probably a stupid question! but how do you remove the rear seat? I have spent ages looking all over but can't figure out how its held in! Am I being completley thick or is it just stuck in?
The reason I want it out is it is really dirty and I want to clean it Also seems a good time to fit the rear belts.

Another quick question, the internal door handle surround on mine is broken is it a common part to any other car ie a VW or Audi?

Paul · Posted: Sun May 02, 2004 3:23 pm Post subject:

The lower part of the rear seat just pulls out after you remove the seat belts (if you have rear seat belts).

russward · Joined: 07 Oct 2003 Posts: 44 Location: Germany

Rob,

The rear seats are stuck in however it shouldn't present too many problems getting them out as long as you take your time.

I would reccommend cleaning the rear seats in situ - you really want them to dry in place to retain the shape - if need be remove one of the front seats for better access although this shouldn't be a problem.

Also hire a good industrial carpet/upholstry cleaner and give them a good spray and hand scrub before using the machine - hopefully they should come up like new.

Regards

Russ

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rob1 · Joined: 14 Mar 2004 Posts: 42 Location: N Wales

I SAID IT WAS PROBABLY A STUPID QUESTION DOHH!! That would explain why I couldnt find any fixings for the rear seat

Rear seat now out and it makes it a lot easier than poke and hope to try and find the seat belt mountings.
Thanks to all for the info. Anyone know the answer to the door handle surround question.

Roger · Joined: 06 Jan 2003 Posts: 1235 Location: Cordova, TN

I am not really sure but by when you ask about the dorr handel surround, are you refering to the gasket? I got a set from Performance for less than $5.00. I am not sure about the VW parts. Some VW door handels look similar, but I have heard they will not work. I am not sure about the VW seals though.
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rob1 · Joined: 14 Mar 2004 Posts: 42 Location: N Wales

Roger the part I am on about is the black trim piece that surrounds the interior handle. Some PO has managed to break it probably when removing the interior door panel.

5150 · Posted: Tue May 04, 2004 5:13 pm Post subject:

not sure which other cars that trim is found on, but yeah it's common on a few cars.. i'd imagine something like the early vw polo/golf/beetle.. there's been a guy on ebay UK selling a load of trim parts lately, looks like he stripped a few cars, think the user name is "darren_wilson" or something like that - ping him a mail, he's probably got a shed full of them

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Roger · Joined: 06 Jan 2003 Posts: 1235 Location: Cordova, TN

I dont know but I would guess an early VW Rabbit would be your best bet. Possibly a VW Van or Bug, good news is that since its black you can eaisly paint it if you find a different color. It may sound strange but they make plastic paint for trim parts. My hard dash cover is painted, and I had to paint part of the door pannel on the Intrepid. The apint looks good and holds up well.
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