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Drifting
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From: Avon Indiana
St. Jude Donor '09
good deal. I dont have any good launch footage other than 2 iphone clips and the go pro cupped to the rear quarter. I will bring my cordless impact in case the pass seat needs to come out! 15mm? anything else needed? I have never had the seats out.
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You don't need a cordless impact. You just need a 3/8 ratchet, 3" extension and 15mm deep socket. You'll also likely need a flatblade screw driver to remove the covers that go on top of the 2 front bolts. After they're off, the 4 bolts can be removed and you can tilt up the seat to access the 2 plugs underneath. Also, before removal, unbolt the seatbelt from the side of the seat and then it's ready for removal. I use 1 15mm bolt to secure the seatbelt to the outer rear stud so it's not bouncing around.
Drifting
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St. Jude Donor '08
15mm deep...12" long extension makes it easier plus a pair of pliers to
remove the pins in the front covers.
Put seat back, remove front nuts.
Pull seat forward, remove rear nuts.
Tip seat forward remove big harness, it has a hold down that you must
flip to release. It's purple.
Reach forward under seat and unhook yellow airbag connectors. Remove
pins and pinch from sides to release. The males are separate so don't
fret if they split.
While seat is tipped forward remove seatbelt 15mm.
Put towel over rocker so you don't scratch it with the brackets *when
you remove seat.
Justin old men like Norm and me like to use our cordless ratchets for that job! I think my 05 car has nylock nuts or something because they do not spin off freely, you have to work them off the whole way.
remove the pins in the front covers.
Put seat back, remove front nuts.
Pull seat forward, remove rear nuts.
Tip seat forward remove big harness, it has a hold down that you must
flip to release. It's purple.
Reach forward under seat and unhook yellow airbag connectors. Remove
pins and pinch from sides to release. The males are separate so don't
fret if they split.
While seat is tipped forward remove seatbelt 15mm.
Put towel over rocker so you don't scratch it with the brackets *when
you remove seat.
Justin old men like Norm and me like to use our cordless ratchets for that job! I think my 05 car has nylock nuts or something because they do not spin off freely, you have to work them off the whole way.
Last edited by Joe_G; Apr 24, 2012 at 11:38 AM.
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Drifting
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From: Avon Indiana
St. Jude Donor '09
using a ratchet instead of an impact would be like me changing my oil with a jack and stands instead of my 2 post!... I dont think its cuz Im old
.... maybe because Im just lazy. lol
.... maybe because Im just lazy. lol
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