To remove
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Saab 9-3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Put the seats in an upright position (both the 60 and 40-percent parts).
- Remove the lock clip on the hinge pins.
- Tap out the 4 pins from the hinges, 2 on each seat.
- Lift out the seats.
- Remove the seat cushions.
- Lay the cushions face down on workbench with protective covering.
- Detach the bottom of the upholstery, towards the hinge, by hand. Pull straight up and continue around the whole of the bottom. The upholstery is secured with a fastening strip sewn into it.
- Turn over the seat and lift off the upholstery and padding from the bottom.
- Detach the upholstery from the padding by cutting the staples.