How do you remove the backseat

[JAMAS]

Snapped a bolt as well ordered new ones from Merlin for all of them one is back ordered

Did you order recently? When I spoke to Merlin, he didnt make it sound like any of the 4 bolts (2 fronts, 2 backs of the bracket) were on back order.

[JHarris1385]

Why are we worrying about brackets? Just take out the bolts from the front of the seat on both sides, lift from the back and then remove. It seriously takes 10 minutes the first time and less than a minute after that.

[JAMAS]

Why are we worrying about brackets? Just take out the bolts from the front of the seat on both sides, lift from the back and then remove. It seriously takes 10 minutes the first time and less than a minute after that.

Are you talking about the bolts that bolt down the bracket, or the pin that goes through them?

When I looked at the seats, I only saw 2 ways of removing them.

1. Remove the pin and separate the bracket.
2. Remove "4" bolts and remove the whole thing. Bracket and all.

What am I missing?

PS.JHarris1385 - Please check your PM

[nfpgasmask]

I think there are only 4 bolts, that's it. Quite simple. When I removed mine the 1st time however, those bolts were very tight. I suggest you use a breaker bar with the correct socket to initially loosen them.

Other that that, it should be quite easy.

Bart

[circmand]

I think there are only 4 bolts, that's it. Quite simple. When I removed mine the 1st time however, those bolts were very tight. I suggest you use a breaker bar with the correct socket to initially loosen them.

Other that that, it should be quite easy.

Bart

it wasnt the bolts were that tight but they stick out of the bottom and that part tends to rust so when you are loosening it the rust swells the bolt size and you snap off part of the bolt

[Riff Raff]

it wasnt the bolts were that tight but they stick out of the bottom and that part tends to rust so when you are loosening it the rust swells the bolt size and you snap off part of the bolt

Hmmm, this is a very interesting point. Since there are actually two(2) methods of removing the back seat; only one, may be the "preferred".

The two(2) methods for removing the VX back seat are:

A: Remove 4 "vertical" bolts holding down brackets and risk possible snapping off bolts due to unforeseen rust/corrosion.
B: Remove 2 "horizontal" (pivoting) retaining pin/bolts that secure rear seat to actual bracket (leaving brackets still bolted to VX floor).

The "preferred" method is choice "B". This method leaves the original two(2) seat brackets still bolted to VX floor without risking possible bolt snappage. In addition, removal/re-installation of the pivoting retaining pin/bolts are much easier in choice "B" and do not risk possible lost/misplaced brackets when re-installation time comes. Further, after the rear seat has been removed; immediately replace the two(2) pivoting retaining pin/bolts back into the original seat brackets. This will prevent possible lost/misplacement of the pivoting retaining pin/bolts and will enable the rear seat brackets (now empty) to be used as possible "tie-down/anchor" points for cargo in addition to the existing cargo attachment points!!!

[crotchrocket]

Are you talking about the bolts that bolt down the bracket, or the pin that goes through them?

When I looked at the seats, I only saw 2 ways of removing them.

1. Remove the pin and separate the bracket.
2. Remove "4" bolts and remove the whole thing. Bracket and all.

What am I missing?

PS.JHarris1385 - Please check your PM

i was on about the pins then !

[circmand]

Did you order recently? When I spoke to Merlin, he didnt make it sound like any of the 4 bolts (2 fronts, 2 backs of the bracket) were on back order.

And I still do not have it

[JAMAS]

And I still do not have it

Unfortunately you were right. The bolts are on backorder (3-6 weeks).

The front facing (big) bolts are good, but one of the rear facing (small) bolts is broke. Are the small bolts just to ensure the seat doesnt fly forward when they are folded forward? In other words, should I be concerned that one of the small bolts is missing when I latch in a child seat?

[circmand]

is probably okay for awhile but get it as soon as you can or get a stand in at the local hardware store using the one you do have as a sample