Rear seat removal

[smac4494]

Has anyone actually removed the rear bench bolts without ruining them?

I've only ever got the front bolt loose and the rear always sheared off. I realise I only need the rear bolt off but I'd like to actually refit some seats

 

[Budgie]

It's rare tbh.

The fact that the underside of the bolt thread is exposed to the elements mean the thread is normally gunked/rusted up.

That, and that you can't get a the purchase with a torx that you can with a hex.

Buzz gun is the best way normally, with some WD40/similar on the thread from underneath.

 

[fairm010]

When I tried getting mine out I used a plumbers grip to slowly (and I mean, very slowly) turn the bolt and remove it. Then I grinded the head down to fit a 16mm socket!

 

[sburrell93]

I've managed it on two clios now. The key is taking your time. Stop when it goes tight, go back the other way to clean up the threads, rinse, repeat, and eventually it'll free up more and more until it can come all the way out.

Or maybe I've just been lucky.

 

[JamesBryan]

Welded a nut on one a few weeks back for a mate. Once the nut was on it loosened it up a lot, it was practically finger tight.

Perhaps a bit of heat would have done it in the first place.

 

[barnesautos]

I have had success on removing them without issue , I guess I was lucky .

 

[JP83]

Yes. Yes I have.

 

[smac4494]

And underneath the car, I'm guessing, the threads come out behind the fuel tank?

 

[Tomo_Rep.97]

I just used an impact driver on mine, worked brilliant. Undone in seconds!

 

[Inequality Street]

I hate this bolt.