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This is a series of 'how to guides' for the complete removal of the rear interior trim:
THE PANELS MUST BE REMOVED IN THIS ORDER:
TOOLS REQUIRED
REAR SEAT REMOVAL
Start by removing the cover panel behind the armrest. It has 4 press fixings, 1 in each corner. You will more that likely break them so best to order some in advance: PN-980139518 £3.49 each.
Next remove the arm rest. This is held in by 2 pins that the armrest pivots on. They are sprung loaded so simple use your fingers to manipulate them.
The rear seat back is only held in by 3x13mm socket fixings indicated:
Now the seat back can be pulled forward and removed from the car, be carful not to scratch the car bodywork as the seat back is mounted on a sharp metal frame.
SEAT BASE REMOVAL
Look under the seat pad and locate the 2x13mm sockets and remove them.
Now pull the seat base toward the front of the car to free the fixings then pull the back up and remove from the car.
Your car should now look something like this.
REFIT IS THE REVERSE OF THE REMOVAL PROCESS
THE PANELS MUST BE REMOVED IN THIS ORDER:
- Rear Seats http://www.sportsmaserati.co.uk/showthread.php/7456-GT-Rear-Seat-REMOVAL
- Rear Shelf http://www.sportsmaserati.co.uk/showthread.php/7457-GT-Rear-Shelf-REMOVAL
- C Pillar Trims http://www.sportsmaserati.co.uk/showthread.php/7458-GT-C-Pillar-Trim-REMOVAL
- Rear Quarter Panels http://www.sportsmaserati.co.uk/showthread.php/7459-GT-Rear-Quarter-Panel-REMOVAL
- B Pillar Trim http://www.sportsmaserati.co.uk/showthread.php/7460-GT-B-Pillar-Trim-REMOVAL
TOOLS REQUIRED
- 13mm Socket
- 4 & 6mm Hex Bits
- Cross Head Screwdriver
- Trim Panel Stud Release Tool
- Flat Head Screwdriver
- Palet Knife
REAR SEAT REMOVAL
Start by removing the cover panel behind the armrest. It has 4 press fixings, 1 in each corner. You will more that likely break them so best to order some in advance: PN-980139518 £3.49 each.
Next remove the arm rest. This is held in by 2 pins that the armrest pivots on. They are sprung loaded so simple use your fingers to manipulate them.
The rear seat back is only held in by 3x13mm socket fixings indicated:
Now the seat back can be pulled forward and removed from the car, be carful not to scratch the car bodywork as the seat back is mounted on a sharp metal frame.
SEAT BASE REMOVAL
Look under the seat pad and locate the 2x13mm sockets and remove them.
Now pull the seat base toward the front of the car to free the fixings then pull the back up and remove from the car.
Your car should now look something like this.
REFIT IS THE REVERSE OF THE REMOVAL PROCESS
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