QuestionI have a 2000 Land Rover Discovery TD5 7 seater, with forward facing, side storage rear seats. On each seat, the lug at the end of the cable release system has snapped off with wear. I have sourced 2 x Land Rover Discovery Seat Release Cables, but how do I remove the rear seats in order that I may replace the cable release mechanisms? I don't want to start a job that is going to make a manageable problem worse!
AnswerHi Aidan,
here's what LR has to say:
Seat - third row
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Remove
1. Manufacture a spring retainer bracket to the dimensions given above. (send me an email and I'll reply with a diagram - John)
2. Position third row seat in deployed position.
3. Remove the cup holder (where applicable).
4. Remove saddle bracket cover from lower rear quarter to allow access to third row seat securing bolts and nuts.
5. Remove top 2 bolts securing seat to lower rear quarter panel.
6. Position the locally manufactured retainer bracket across the seat mounting. Ensure that the lugs on the end of the retainer fit below the seat mounting bar, then partially fold the seat so that the retainer bracket is held in position.
7. Remove lower 2 nuts securing seat to lower rear quarter panel. The action of the spring will now hold the retainer bracket in place.
8. Remove seat.
Refit
1. Ensuring that the retainer bracket is in on the spring, position third row seat to mounting studs.
2. Fit nuts securing third row seat to lower quarter panel and tighten to 22 Nm (16 3. Remove the retainer bracket, fit bolts third row seat to lower rear quarter panel tighten to 22 Nm (16 lbf.ft).
4. Fit saddle bracket cover to third row seat securing bolts, fit the cup holder (where applicable) and stow the seat.
Best of luck,
JohnMc
NB. If you'd like to see the diagram, send an email request to jmcinnis64@hotmail.com
