How to change a double front passenger seat |
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orangina
Vanorak Joined: 16 Feb 06 Location: Godmanchester, Status: Offline Points: 2804 |
Topic: How to change a double front passenger seat Posted: 14 Oct 08 at 18:55 |
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Well I've wanted to change the double front seat for some time but couldn't really justify the expense (especially with the Credit Crunch and all that) so when a brand new T4 Captains Seat came up on Ebay I took the chance and bid for it - not knowing whether the T4 & T5 bases are compatible...
They're not HOWEVER... The T5 bench seat is held in place by eight studs The single seat just held in by four - no problem there but ... Whereas the holes at the front of the T4 base correspond with those of the T5 base, the ones at the back are to far forward by approx 1 inch... There was just enough room in the base to drill a 12mm hole at either side and the seat fitted perfectly. The seat is the same pattern as my T5 but a slightly different colour but with decent covers on it won't notice. [Mrs O didn't notice until I pointed the difference out to her] I'm off to the Scottish Highlands in November and dragging Mrs O with me but she's not dreading the long journey so much as she was with the double seats that don't relax. Edited by orangina - 13 Dec 09 at 16:48 |
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zedzedeleven
Vanorak Joined: 05 Jan 06 Location: west cumbria Status: Offline Points: 1169 |
Posted: 15 Oct 08 at 12:09 | |
Good result, I bet there aren`t many t4 seats in as good a condition as the one in the piccie.
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orangina
Vanorak Joined: 16 Feb 06 Location: Godmanchester, Status: Offline Points: 2804 |
Posted: 15 Oct 08 at 12:39 | |
Yes the seat is in pristine condition.
It is a bit lower than the T5 seat but I am pleased with it - I'm almost tempted to replace my T5 drivers seat with one (if I can find another in such good nick) Edited by orangina - 07 Jun 09 at 15:19 |
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Digs
Groupie Joined: 12 Feb 08 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 243 |
Posted: 19 Dec 08 at 00:25 | |
I'm looking to swap my double for a single some time soon..
But I was wondering what effect it has on the flooring eg. The rubber mat etc.. Do you have to replace it or is it the same.. Cheers. Digs. |
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mydogisbald
Groupie Joined: 15 Apr 08 Location: Scotland Status: Offline Points: 111 |
Posted: 21 Dec 08 at 13:22 | |
Digs,
I've done the swap and can tell you the only thing that needs sorting out is a couple of holes in the floor mat between the seats. Approx 10p size where two of the bolts held the doulble seat down. Apart from that it's fine. MDIB Edited by orangina - 13 Dec 09 at 16:50 |
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jhaundo
Not Quite Newbie Joined: 01 Dec 08 Location: slip end, beds Status: Offline Points: 30 |
Posted: 21 Dec 08 at 23:43 | |
hello peeps! merry crimbo and all that! i'm looking to do the same on my T and was wondering how easy is the double seat to remove? can you take it out in one? mine has a boxed section underneath any help appreciated
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orangina
Vanorak Joined: 16 Feb 06 Location: Godmanchester, Status: Offline Points: 2804 |
Posted: 22 Dec 08 at 19:22 | |
Dead simple...
The double bench seat and base (boxed section) is held in place by eight of the studs (pictured in my first post above).
The whole lot can be lifted out in one - I found it easiest to lift it backwards in to the rear of the van and out through the slider.
Can be done by one person but, due to the weight, it's obviously a lot easier with two...
The only thing I didn't mention earlier wis that there are about half a dozen eletrical connectors 'attached' to the base. I simply disconnected them, removed them from the base and reconnected...
Job's a good un...
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orangina
Vanorak Joined: 16 Feb 06 Location: Godmanchester, Status: Offline Points: 2804 |
Posted: 22 Dec 08 at 19:27 | |
As MDIB says you will only see two of these holes which will be in your newly acquired space between the seats...
If you are likely to be bothered by them, the most aesthetically pleasing option would be to buy a T5 carpet from roadmark69 (http://www.megavanmats.com/) Edited by orangina - 22 Dec 08 at 19:29 |
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