Date: Sat, 26 Jul 2014 13:58:45 -0400
Reply-To: Eric Caron <ecaron1@COMCAST.NET>
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From: Eric Caron <ecaron1@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: Rrear seat removal in a westy
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Hi Stewart and others,
Success! Your tips were of great assistance.
Rear seat is out safely and passenger side panels removed for sound deadening.
My fears of lost nuts and broken bolts were not realized. There were three large bolts in the floor. one connector at each front upper corner and the two screws on the engine compartment brackets. I removed the heater cover and I think that was about it. It lifted up and out and slid forward easily. well thought out even with a gap for the electric fuse knob.
all areas getting a 30 year cleaning and lubrication.
Interesting things found during removal? Sadly no treasures. one ear ring, two guitar picks, 4 peanut shells, a pair of 3D paper glasses, and about a dollar in coins, and lots of dust.
I feel funny about removing the three plastic plugs as that would let in water and dirt. But, I see how it would let out the coolant during a rear radiator failure. Stewart has never lead me astray but can folks let me know if this is common practice and a good idea?
Also, I've heard people mention not putting back the fiberglass insolation after sound deadening is this also a good idea and common practice? Mine was clean and dry.
Luckily rear wiper tank also looks great, dry and intact.
Thanks Stewart for the great help and also for the tips on seat lift catches and such. All are in good shape and will be lubricated.
Eric Caron
85 GL Auto
On Jul 24, 2014, at 11:55 AM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> One more thing to check when you have it out, and that's the two spring
> loaded hook latches that engage when you tip the bed back up into a seat.
> I'm down one working now, and both broke on my '84 years ago.
> Can't access them with the seat installed and folding the seat up is a PITA
> without them.
>
> Stuart
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Eric Caron
> Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2014 2:57 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Rrear seat removal in a westy
>
> Hi folks,
>
> I want to remove my back seat to access the panels on the passenger
> side.
>
> Can someone tell me which screws and bolts must come out. I often guess
> wrong and take out bolts that could have stayed. the result is I get into
> trouble I could have avoided.
>
> Eric Caron
> 85 GL auto Westfalia
>