Date:         Mon, 7 Dec 1998 21:50:55 -0600
Reply-To:     Joshua Van Tol <jjvantol@USWEST.NET>
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From:         Joshua Van Tol <jjvantol@USWEST.NET>
Subject:      Re: removable middle bench seat?
Comments: To: Walt Spak <wnsopc3@3RDM.NET>, vanagon@vanagon.com
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>Stephen,
>
>When I bought my 84 GL the middle seat was so easy to remove that it never
>occurred to me that it was improperlt installed. The PO simply set it down
>on top of the mounting rails and ran the bolts (or possibly longer bolts)
>in tight. I have been using it this way for over 85,000 miles and it works
>great. When I want to remove it, I just pull 4 bolts and lift it out.
>Opposite to replace.

Those bolts are probably not strong enough to withstand the forces involved
in an accident. Not that I'm being a naysayer or anything, but I find that
after I remove the carpet and the section of floor pad that's in the way,
my center seat comes out really easily.

Joshua Van Tol -- jjvantol@lear.csp.ee.memphis.edu