Removing the Rear Seat back - 68 Lemans

I need to remove the rear seat back in my '68 Lemans so that I can replace the package tray. I'm sure it's an easy thing to do - if you know how to do it; I'll gaurantee it isn't if you don't. I'm in the latter group and would rather know how its done rather than risk damaging the seat by experimenting.

So any pointers would be appreciated!

Thanks,

Dave

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ironradio
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The seat bottom has to come out first. To remove the seat bottom you have to push down and back and then up to unhook the seat from the chassis. After you remove the bottom then you just unbolt the seat back and slide it up to unhook it. Don't forget the spray adhesive when replacing the package tray.

It will probably be difficult to remove the seat bottom if it hasn't been out of the car for some time. Feel under the seat first to get an idea on how the seat hooks onto the chassis.

...Ron

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68' Camaro RS 88' Firebird Formula 00' Mustang GT Vert
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RSCamaro

Typical rear seat cushion anchors consisted of a metal C shaped piece of steel on the floor under the front part of the seat cushion.

Imagine the C, lying on its left side with the open end up. From the front of the seat cushion, about 8- 10 inches in from each end push in and lift up. You might have to push down as the other poster mentioned,

Good Luck

Harryface =D8=BF=D8

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Harry Face

Thanks guys, I did it! With a modification to the procedure. About 10" from each wall, there's the channel running front to back, as mentioned above. I fussed and fumed trying to get the seat to release by pushing on it but then I put a 3/8" x 8" ratchet extension in the channel and pushed back to release the rod being held by it. Voila! The seat released.

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ironradio

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