Well, thanks to all for replying on how to remove the middle = seat, Mine is now in my garage and not in my bus - and my hernia = operation will be on Thursday. : ) Now to my question: Are the screws = that hold the carpet threshhold supposed to be machine screws or = self-tappers? Mine weren't seated very well, and they don't want to go back in very = well, either. When I looked, I saw that they are self-tappers. = This didn't seem right, but who knows. Thanks again to everyone - this list is = amazing for feedback.