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Old May 2, 2003 | 11:54 AM
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Could anyone tell me if it is easy to remove the seats in a 1998 C5. And how!
The drivers side is power the passenger manual.

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Old May 2, 2003 | 12:04 PM
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there are 4 studs/nuts that hold each seat in place

the nuts are covered with plastic covers

there is a push-pin deal that holds the covers on

pull out the center of the push-pin, remove the plastic cover, and remove the 4 nuts

the driver side harness has a snap connector, pry the retaining tab out of the way a little bit then pull apart

cover your door sill so you don't gouge the paint
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Old May 2, 2003 | 01:00 PM
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Default Re: Seat Removal? (NealB)

there are 4 studs/nuts that hold each seat in place

the nuts are covered with plastic covers

there is a push-pin deal that holds the covers on

pull out the center of the push-pin, remove the plastic cover, and remove the 4 nuts

the driver side harness has a snap connector, pry the retaining tab out of the way a little bit then pull apart

cover your door sill so you don't gouge the paint
:iagree: Also, check out the instructions section On Vette Essentials Website for detailed photos on the seat removal process! i just took mine out last week, and it went fairly easy once you figure out what you are doing! Good Luck....

BTW, are you getting new seats?
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This can't hurt to show you how with pics.....
http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c5/30s..._Coupe__.shtml
:cheers:
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Old May 2, 2003 | 09:49 PM
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take out the roof to remove it is easier to lift upward :seeya
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:iagree: ... had mine out to put sound deadener in last weekend (got to pull carpet out), but WELL worth the effort. :thumbs:
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Old May 3, 2003 | 07:05 PM
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Default Re: Seat Removal? (harleyvette)

Thanks guys for the info. I took the seats out, cleaned and polished them.
Did the carpet and all the inside while the seats were out.
Everything worked out okay especially with the roof out! :seeya
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