Is there a way the rear seat back folds forward ?
Is there a "hack" to make it fold forward ?
Id like to use that space to mount a fuse box for some accessories
'11 PW rear seat fold down ?
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'11 PW rear seat fold down ?
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Re: '11 PW rear seat fold down ?
Yes. Unbolt the seat, cut 5/8" off the bottom of the hooks that hold the seat back in place. Bolt back in place. Now when the bottom is tilted approximately 60* the seat back will pull off if the hooks and lean forward. Absolute must if you plan on installing custom seat covers.
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Re: '11 PW rear seat fold down ?
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Fold Down Rear Seat Mod
I just did this mod on my 3rd gen. It's a little different than the procedure for the 4th gen listed above. There's how-to videos on Youtube with options depending if you want to cut the hook or install spacers. On the 3rd gen all you do is flip the brackets over. Here's a short 3rd gen video.
I completely removed the sound insulation board and applied self adhesive insulation directly to the surface of the sheet metal. There is a little more road noise that comes in through the vents when you do it this way, but I think the extra storage space is worth it. Now I have 3"+ of extra storage space the entire width of the backseat and about 16" high. I also have easy access to the power sliding rear window motor if I ever need to service it.
I'm very happy with it so far.
I completely removed the sound insulation board and applied self adhesive insulation directly to the surface of the sheet metal. There is a little more road noise that comes in through the vents when you do it this way, but I think the extra storage space is worth it. Now I have 3"+ of extra storage space the entire width of the backseat and about 16" high. I also have easy access to the power sliding rear window motor if I ever need to service it.
I'm very happy with it so far.
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Re: '11 PW rear seat fold down ?
I never knew that. That is good to know. The vid that shows the guy using a large 3/4" nut as a spacer gets an "epic fail" IMHO. With that much less threads holding the seats to the body/frame, they could easily become projectiles in a bad accident. Just flipping the brackets on the seat back is the way to go !