08-25-2014, 11:41 AM | #3 |
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I'm not sure but in most models dating back to E30, the rear seat bottom should just lift up and out of its clips so that it can be removed. Yank it up from its front edge, it should be obvious, and then pull it forward.
From there I would look at the base of the seat back for bolts that hold it in. However, if the E30 is any indication, you'll remove the rear seat back to expose sheetmetal and not a large pass-through like you might be hoping. Still, taking the seat bottom out does greatly increase your usable cargo room, as would removing the seat back. |
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08-25-2014, 01:59 PM | #4 |
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But do bear in mind that, with all the seatbelt occupancy sensors/pyrotechnic boosters to pull people back into their seats in the event of an accident, that you will have to disconnect sensors at the time of removing the seat base ... IF you can, that is. You might find that the bases are not designed to be 'user-removed'.
If you physically can remove the base, then I'd suggest opening the 2 rear doors, putting the key in the house, and leaving all the electronics 10-20 minutes to fully shut down. Only then disconnect the sensors, making sure you DO NOT close or open ANY other car doors while you do so (as this might 'wake up' the electronics, as might bringing the key into/by the car). |
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