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Anyone know how this seat comes apart? 1986 242LS
My cockpit upholstery is in great shape, I already fixed the discolored panels on the side. I’m now tackling the small split seam on the rear seat lower cushion. I have all of the screws out that I thought were holding it in place but it won’t budge. I looked for screws in the pleats but didn’t find any. Does anyone know how this comes apart?https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...25c63639b.jpeghttps://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...bf6161761.jpeg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...6eef374e0.jpeg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...fd0981142.jpeg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...a187f67f0.jpeg |
There are for sure some screws buried in the carpet. They can be very elusive. Once you find them, they’ll come off the bench board. |
Originally Posted by TomZ
(Post 4708995)
There are for sure some screws buried in the carpet. They can be very elusive. Once you find them, they’ll come off the bench board. |
Trying prying on it a little. The wood is flimsy and should give a little. That may help you locate a general area of attachment.
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Originally Posted by TomZ
(Post 4709006)
Trying prying on it a little. The wood is flimsy and should give a little. That may help you locate a general area of attachment.
i did pry, didn’t want to break it. I’ll look at it hopefully tomorrow. |
Saving the carpet? If not, just take a razor knife to it and find the screws. Hopefully not fully glued. Gray is an easy color to replace.
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I really would like to save the carpet. All I need to get off is the light grey panel. Just seems odd they would have hidden screws and then numerous visible screws. I’m going after it with a magnet tonight. |
Originally Posted by Alwhite00
(Post 4708861)
My cockpit upholstery is in great shape, I already fixed the discolored panels on the side. I’m now tackling the small split seam on the rear seat lower cushion. I have all of the screws out that I thought were holding it in place but it won’t budge. I looked for screws in the pleats but didn’t find any. Does anyone know how this comes apart?https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...25c63639b.jpeghttps://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...bf6161761.jpeg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...6eef374e0.jpeg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...fd0981142.jpeg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...a187f67f0.jpeg |
Ok, I got it. It’s individual boards for each color. Apparently formula thought it needed 9 hidden screws along (within 1/2”) with 10 visible ones to hold the two pieces together. Magnet didn’t work (stainless) I ended up doing some exploring with a razor blade. I made a small slit in the carpet and found them. Carpet is glued back down now and can’t even tell I was in there. Weird setup but I guess it’s lasted 33 years. |
FYI, the hidden screws were factory, but I would bet you a cheeseburger and a beer the visible ones were added aftermarket. I have never seen that type of hardware and I have been around the factory almost 32 years.
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