Removal & Installation (Rear)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 MINI Cooper, 2006 MINI Cooper, 2005 MINI Cooper, and 2004 MINI Cooper. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Disable air bag system. See DISABLING SYSTEM under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Pull up on front edge of rear seat cushion and disengage clips. Push seat cushion rearward and release seat cushion from rear brackets. Remove rear seat cushion from vehicle. Tilt rear seat back forward enough to remove headrests. Remove both headrests.
- Open tailgate. Unhook left and right retaining straps, and pull parcel shelf out of guides. Loosen bolt on rear seat back center bracket. Release clamp on center bracket, then release seat back from center bracket. Tilt seat back about 45 degrees to release from outer bracket. Remove seat back from vehicle.
- To install, reverse removal procedure. Activate air bag system. See ACTIVATING SYSTEM under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM.