Back Seat Removal... - Page 4 - Toyota Yaris Forums

schleppy · 11-01-2009, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by chongopants

Has anyone weighed the rear bench with belts and all the junk behind it with spare? A weight chart would rock!, I dont have any way of weighing mine, plus its in storage.. please pm me if you guys do this...

I think (if I remember correctly), all the crap removed in the back amounts to a 100lbs or so.

chongopants · 11-01-2009, 09:14 AM

yeah, I appreciate it, but I am looking for more exact info.

andru47 · 06-20-2010, 05:58 PM

Thanks for the write up. Got it done after hassleing with the torx bolts. My question now is for those who have removed the seats. Any tips for storing the bench in good condition? What did you guys do? Thanks.

rtom · 11-09-2010, 10:35 AM

I'm considering removing my 60/40 rear seats in my '10 LB to create more space for hauling. First item on my list: a 30" range. Best way to fit it in completely would be to have the 30" dimension of the range (which is the width of the range when it is oriented normally in a kitchen) oriented vertically in the car. In other words, the range would be on its side.

How much additional vertical clearance do you get from removing the rear seats in a LB?

why? · 11-09-2010, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by andru47

Thanks for the write up. Got it done after hassleing with the torx bolts. My question now is for those who have removed the seats. Any tips for storing the bench in good condition? What did you guys do? Thanks.

mine is sitting in a house about 1200 miles away. Don't really care about it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by rtom

I'm considering removing my 60/40 rear seats in my '10 LB to create more space for hauling. First item on my list: a 30" range. Best way to fit it in completely would be to have the 30" dimension of the range (which is the width of the range when it is oriented normally in a kitchen) oriented vertically in the car. In other words, the range would be on its side.

How much additional vertical clearance do you get from removing the rear seats in a LB?

maybe 6"? maybe a little more. it doesn't double the space back there.

bairjo · 02-09-2011, 06:47 PM

I never thought i would take out the back seat. However i had a bag of salt/calcium chloride mix break open and it all over the place under the seats, spare tire, under the side molding. Freakin mess! Gota take the seat out to get it all cleaned out.

Klink10 · 02-09-2011, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by bairjo

I never thought i would take out the back seat. However i had a bag of salt/calcium chloride mix break open and it all over the place under the seats, spare tire, under the side molding. Freakin mess! Gota take the seat out to get it all cleaned out.

That's ashame. Good luck. Try and find the cargo tray and get it. Worth what I paid back when.

Klink10 · 11-09-2010, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by andru47

Thanks for the write up. Got it done after hassleing with the torx bolts. My question now is for those who have removed the seats. Any tips for storing the bench in good condition? What did you guys do? Thanks.

Sitting in my shop covered in plastic. Probably sell it.

yariSB86 · 03-05-2012, 10:00 PM

First off, thanks for the DIY. Was very helpful.

So i removed my 60/40 sliding/reclining back seats. Was pretty simple after i realized that this DIY is based on a bench seat and not the 60/40 split. Only difference was that there is no removing the seat cushion from the frame, it all stays connected. I also removed the "middle" seat belt that hangs from the overhead. you know, that one that's RIGHT in the middle of the rear view mirror! The last pic is with the "spare tire cover" laid back in.

p.s. Torx bolts are a PITA when you stripe them...

why? · 03-09-2012, 11:14 AM

looks great, tell me about those torx bolts. I stripped one and had to go everywhere to find someone who could get it out. Finally found a guy at a body shop who was able to do it in a few minutes.

yariSB86 · 03-09-2012, 12:29 PM

I used an 8mm socket wrench that took all but one bolt out. I had to hammer down a 7mm to break the seal.

watersoilair · 04-03-2012, 05:42 PM

Hello,

I am looking to remove the rear backrest, not the bottom part. I do a lot of camping and need just a tad bit more space...could someone help with this? The tutorial doesn't really cover that part (unless I've missed it)! Thanks!

From Ontario, Canada

yariSB86 · 04-04-2012, 07:12 PM

What back seat setup do you have? The bench or the reclining 60/40 split?

WeeYari · 04-04-2012, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watersoilair

Hello,

I am looking to remove the rear backrest, not the bottom part. I do a lot of camping and need just a tad bit more space...could someone help with this? The tutorial doesn't really cover that part (unless I've missed it)! Thanks!

From Ontario, Canada

I'm assuming you have the solid bench.

- You need to remove the two torx bolts from the rear mounting points accessible through the hatch

- You then need to pop off the bottom cushion to access two more torx bolts hidden beneath it. Since at this point there are only two more hex bolts left in the entire assembly, you might as well take everything out.

Socket for the torx is an E10 torx. Do not attempt to use an 8mm. Two hex bolts are 14mm

naossoan · 06-04-2012, 12:48 PM

Where can I buy the solid bench backs eat platform thing, for when the seats are removed? Really want one of these!

WeeYari · 06-04-2012, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by naossoan

Where can I buy the solid bench backs eat platform thing, for when the seats are removed? Really want one of these!

What?

mazilla · 06-04-2012, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by naossoan

Where can I buy the solid bench backs eat platform thing, for when the seats are removed? Really want one of these!

Quote:

Originally Posted by WeeYari

What?

I'm assuming he means the seat frame only, the part that attaches to the floor...it makes you wonder what could have happened to his.

LugNut · 07-04-2012, 10:55 AM

It's way too freaking hot, windy, and scorching sunny to work much outside again (104F predicted today), so I'm continuing the Yaris mods and other odd jobs.

One goal is to reversibly convert the 2DR Liftback to a two seater. I've got the back deck, etc., spare tire, and jack out, and see the Torx(R) bolts that I need to remove to pull out the split rear seats. Yes, I'll be keeping them, sorry!

But, for the future deck that I'll be putting in (plans/pics later), I see that I'll need the lower rear seat frame (welded black tubes in the early pics in this thread) for a bench rear seat to support the new deck. I see it for sale OEM for about $105 including shipping from various discount Toyota sources; it's called the "Front Leg Assy".

But ...

Q1: If anyone has a spare lower seat frame in near-mint condition (for a liftback, NOT the sedan) for noticeably cheaper, and is near Kansas City, please let me know! I'll likely order an OEM one in a few days or so if I don't hear back from anyone.

Q2: For those who disconnected/removed the rear seat belts, are you getting error codes/dummy lights illuminated? I'll likely keep the upper portions in place though.

Thanks in advance!

06-20-2010, 05:58 PM	#3
andru47 View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Yaris 3DR LB Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 139	Thanks for the write up. Got it done after hassleing with the torx bolts. My question now is for those who have removed the seats. Any tips for storing the bench in good condition? What did you guys do? Thanks. __________________ My Yaris: The Azure

11-09-2010, 10:35 AM	#4
rtom Drives: 2010 Yaris 3-door liftback MT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 47	How much additional vertical clearance in the storage area? I'm considering removing my 60/40 rear seats in my '10 LB to create more space for hauling. First item on my list: a 30" range. Best way to fit it in completely would be to have the 30" dimension of the range (which is the width of the range when it is oriented normally in a kitchen) oriented vertically in the car. In other words, the range would be on its side. How much additional vertical clearance do you get from removing the rear seats in a LB?

03-09-2012, 11:14 AM	#10
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	looks great, tell me about those torx bolts. I stripped one and had to go everywhere to find someone who could get it out. Finally found a guy at a body shop who was able to do it in a few minutes. __________________ Colin Chapman disciple

07-04-2012, 10:55 AM	#18
LugNut Drives: 2007 2DR Liftback Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: N.E., KS Posts: 115	Need rear seat frame, and belts' error lights/codes? It's way too freaking hot, windy, and scorching sunny to work much outside again (104F predicted today), so I'm continuing the Yaris mods and other odd jobs. One goal is to reversibly convert the 2DR Liftback to a two seater. I've got the back deck, etc., spare tire, and jack out, and see the Torx(R) bolts that I need to remove to pull out the split rear seats. Yes, I'll be keeping them, sorry! But, for the future deck that I'll be putting in (plans/pics later), I see that I'll need the lower rear seat frame (welded black tubes in the early pics in this thread) for a bench rear seat to support the new deck. I see it for sale OEM for about $105 including shipping from various discount Toyota sources; it's called the "Front Leg Assy". But ... Q1: If anyone has a spare lower seat frame in near-mint condition (for a liftback, NOT the sedan) for noticeably cheaper, and is near Kansas City, please let me know! I'll likely order an OEM one in a few days or so if I don't hear back from anyone. Q2: For those who disconnected/removed the rear seat belts, are you getting error codes/dummy lights illuminated? I'll likely keep the upper portions in place though. Thanks in advance!

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