Removing A Seat

[Butternut]

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[sl1966]

The seat doesn't trigger the airbag. High impact to the the car triggers it.

 

[Butternut]

The seat doesn't trigger the airbag. High impact to the the car triggers it.

<br><br>Ok, so sliding the seat all the way forward and out shouldn't do anything? There must be a lock or something on the seat, but I'm sure I'll find it while I'm down there...<br>

 

[Guest]

I am not sure it will come out like that Butternut. I believe you will have to remove the bolts or nuts holding it to the floor....<br>Bri<br><br>

 

[Butternut]

I am not sure it will come out like that Butternut. I believe you will have to remove the bolts or nuts holding it to the floor....<br>Bri<br><br>

<br><br>hmmm... That may be a problem but I have a ratchet somewhere. Remember the old Bugs that you could just slide the seat forwards and pop it out? Easy peasy and extra room in a snap. Why do they make them so hard to remove? <br>

 

[sl1966]

front bucket seats are on 2 piece rails that unbolt from the floor usually. here, this might help some ...&nbsp;<div><br></div><div><a href="http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?4515002-MKIV-Jetta-Golf-Front-Seat-Removal" target="_blank">http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?4515002-MKIV-Jetta-Golf-Front-Seat-Removal</a></div>

 

[Butternut]

front bucket seats are on 2 piece rails that unbolt from the floor usually. here, this might help some ...&nbsp;<div><br></div><div><a href="http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?4515002-MKIV-Jetta-Golf-Front-Seat-Removal" target="_blank">http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?4515002-MKIV-Jetta-Golf-Front-Seat-Removal</a></div>

<br><br>You. Are . Awesome. Why can't I find this stuff?<br>

 

[user 423]

Will the seat then go into the trunk?&nbsp; Or will you stash it somewhere temporarily?<br>

 

[Butternut]

Will the seat then go into the trunk?&nbsp; Or will you stash it somewhere temporarily?<br>

<br><br>Stash it. I sleep in the trunk...<br>

 

[twokniveskatie]

hahaha, i love this lifestyle!<div><br></div><div><br>Stash it. I sleep in the trunk...<br>[/quote]</div>

 

[Butternut]

hahaha, i love this lifestyle!<div><br></div><div><br>Stash it. I sleep in the trunk...<br>

</div>[/quote]<br><br>It does keep life interesting doesn't it<img src="/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle"><br>

 

[twokniveskatie]

&nbsp;what a hoot! the best part is that i totally got it, and only started giggling when i realized <i>most</i> people would think it weird. but not us

 

[4x4tour]

<P>I've fallen asleep during a few MRI experiences, so I can see you guys like being <EM>Vanpires in the trunk</EM>...&nbsp; &nbsp;</P>

 

[dragonflyinthesky]

<P><b>This is the craziest (fun crazy) bunch of people, "stash it, I sleep in the trunk "followed by "Vanpires".</b><HR><P></P>

 

[vonu]

A trunk is much quieter than any MRI I've been in.

 

[bob144]

you will have alot more room with it out&nbsp;