Date:         Sun, 19 Apr 1998 19:21:06 -0400
Reply-To:     Brad Worls <bworls@EARTHLINK.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Brad Worls <bworls@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: access to battery ?
Comments: To: Vanagon <Vanagon@VANAGON.COM>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"

>On this vanagon that I saw, there were two swivel seats though neither
>one seemed to swivel.

Press the lever in the middle front of the base and it should swivel.

>cover was hinged because I couldn't access the two forward screws holding
>down this cover.  The screws were actually under the seat hardware by
>about 1 inch.  This is not the part of the hardward that slides.  Rather,
>it is the fixed part upon which the seat slides.  If I could make the
>seat swivel, perhaps I could unscrew the two forward screws to see what's
>going on.

Shouldnt be necessary but in order to remove mine I had to Remove my seat
(lift small catch on the sliding hardware on the left hand side of the
passenger seat and slide forward off of the tracks.) and swivel the seat 180
degrees.  It seems the plate is not symetrical front to back, ie the swivel
is offcenter towards the front.  if the seat were still on the base it would
be facing rearward.  This should allow you to remove the two screws at the
front.  If the seat wont swivel then after removing the seat try some spray
lube (WD-40) or such and try again.  The  cover is not hinged it lifts off
compleatly.  I just keep the two rear most screws in my cover(came that way
from the PO) and it doesnt rattle or loosen.

Brings up another thought dont forget to carry a small screwdriver to remove
these screws.  Could be a real hassel if you need a jump or give one.

>Thanks for all the help.


Your welcome

>david


Brad Worls
Wheeling, WV
72 Westy
85 Westy

Who are the other 2 listees from WV?