How do I remove the rear seat?

jammeter · Apr 20, 2010

I want to run control cables for my ham radio equipment under the rear seat. The body of the radio will be located in the trunk next to the battery and the control head and speaker next to the shift lever. Presently, I'm running the cables across the rear seat and through the armrest "door" into the trunk. I'd like to "hide" the cables....

So, how do I lift up the rear seat at least an inch or so?

John
KE7JA

nearwater · Apr 20, 2010

I'm interested in this subject as well.
I might install some audio equipments in the trunk and would like to know what's involved.

Did you try removing all the carpeting and panels from the trunk?
I bet you can find an opening through somewhere.
What I normally do is use a straightened out wire from a coat hanger and stick it in between seems trying to fish my way out through the other side.
Once I reach the other side(cabin in this case), I tape all the cables and wires to the metal wire and pull it out.
That's how I ran all the speaker wires(14 gauge) to the front doors and rear panels on my old cars.
Works like a charm.

Dan

STREETS · Apr 20, 2010

Heave- Ho!

Rey · Apr 25, 2010

Rear seat removal is a little tricky. Most rear seat cushions are removed by just pulling up on the front edge. Hyundai is a little different. The rear of the cushion is held by two 13mm bolts between the cushion and back rest. The back rest is held by several bolts which are accessible after the seat cushion is removed.

TJPark01 · Apr 25, 2010

Remove head rests. Loosen lower seat retaining bolts. Then you have to use some force to pry the seats loose from the clips. It's gonna seem, like you're braking something, but don't worry, but you're gonna have to pull pretty hard on it. Then loosen bolts on the seat backs, pull seat back off. Done.

smithjoshep · Apr 27, 2010

Removing the back seat from your Mustang can eliminate around 30 lbs. of weight, depending on the year and model. Mustang enthusiasts are always looking for ways to speed up their quarter-mile by reducing weight. You could purchase an after-market rear seat delete kit to install after removing your back seat. Of course, these add some weight back to the car--but improve the overall appearance. Some enthusiasts design their own or just lay some carpet

Deltarat · Apr 29, 2010

I installed my Alinco dual band control head and speaker in the console, so when the lid is closed there's no sign of the radio in the car. The radio itself is mounted in the trunk next to the battery.

After you remove the rear seat, you'll discover there isn't any easy way to get the control cables into the trunk. I had to drill a hole in the bulkhead between the cab and trunk to get the cables into trunk. I ran the cables out of the bottom of the center console, under the carpet to the passenger side pillar, then under the rear door kick panel to the back seat..under the seat to the hole in the bulkhead and into the trunk. Job took the better part of a Saturday afternoon, but it came out great. No cables exposed anywhere in the car..

Photos attached...

Good Luck.. 73 de K6ON

sherrod · Apr 29, 2010

See also the thread in the Electronics Section about installing a 2m radio.

ld_gen · Apr 29, 2010

Not only remove the rear seat. See below link (click replay) for disembling the entire Genesis car.

http://www.hyundaigenesis.com/sedan/#/engineering/

devin722 · Sep 27, 2015

Is it only 2 bolts in between the back and cushion? Do you pull up or towards the front?

2010V6Tech · Sep 27, 2015

devin722 said:
Is it only 2 bolts in between the back and cushion? Do you pull up or towards the front?

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OneFunGenesis · Sep 28, 2015

Yea, just pull up on the front of the rear seat after the bolts are removed. It will pop right out

xiaphin · Sep 28, 2015

Four bolts to get back of rear seat out, also four drop in clips at the top. Be careful when lifting up to take out the seat because you have to disconnect two airbag sensors, one on each side near the top.

devin722 · Sep 29, 2015

Thank you all

devin722 · Sep 30, 2015

2010V6Tech said:
Some info for the Rear Seat.

do you have any info on the amplifier for the lexicon 17 speaker system? what i have to remove and wiring diagram from amp to speakers (specifically to the sub and rear speakers.) thanks

2010V6Tech · Oct 1, 2015

devin722 said:
do you have any info on the amplifier for the lexicon 17 speaker system? what i have to remove and wiring diagram from amp to speakers (specifically to the sub and rear speakers.) thanks

Unfortunately I am unable to locate a complete wiring diagram for the Lexicon 17 speaker system, I can only come up with a few speaker wire diagrams, hope this will help.

2010V6Tech · Oct 1, 2015

devin722 said:
do you have any info on the amplifier for the lexicon 17 speaker system? what i have to remove and wiring diagram from amp to speakers (specifically to the sub and rear speakers.) thanks

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