XJ8 Rear Seat Removal
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XJ8 Rear Seat Removal
It's me again (Margaret).
Just noticed that the latch for the middle seat belt in the back seat is fallen beneath the rear seat. I tried the "push back-lift up" method common for most U.S. cars, but it didn't work.
I've done Google searches, and searched the archives of several Jaguar forums, but couldn't find how to remove the rear (bench) seat cushion in a 2004 XJ8. Please help.
Thanks in advance,
Mitch
Just noticed that the latch for the middle seat belt in the back seat is fallen beneath the rear seat. I tried the "push back-lift up" method common for most U.S. cars, but it didn't work.
I've done Google searches, and searched the archives of several Jaguar forums, but couldn't find how to remove the rear (bench) seat cushion in a 2004 XJ8. Please help.
Thanks in advance,
Mitch
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I don't know if we are the same, but I have an '06 XJR....feel around the lower front edge for some plastic triangler shaped "fingers". If you find them, try to move them either left or right. They are latch releases (4 of them). If they won't move, put a little downward pressure on the seat at the same point as the latch. Once you have released all 4 latches, lift the front of the seat up to unhook the rear. Be mindful of any wiring for heated seats or whatever. Hope this helps Bro.
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I don't know if we are the same, but I have an '06 XJR....feel around the lower front edge for some plastic triangler shaped "fingers". If you find them, try to move them either left or right. They are latch releases (4 of them). If they won't move, put a little downward pressure on the seat at the same point as the latch. Once you have released all 4 latches, lift the front of the seat up to unhook the rear. Be mindful of any wiring for heated seats or whatever. Hope this helps Bro.
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Rear seat removal - 2005 XJ8L
Anyone else successful in removing the rear seat on an 2005 XJ8L?
I have re-read the above and retried to remove the back seat but am unable to move the 'fingers' left or right. Am I missing another bit of info?
EDIT: So, should I be feeling for the levers/latches through the leather or reaching behind and up the seat foam to find the release?
Thanks-
I have re-read the above and retried to remove the back seat but am unable to move the 'fingers' left or right. Am I missing another bit of info?
EDIT: So, should I be feeling for the levers/latches through the leather or reaching behind and up the seat foam to find the release?
Thanks-
Last edited by magmedia; 02-15-2011 at 07:57 PM. Reason: clarity of thought
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Great pictures. Gave me an idea of what I was feeling around for. I made this quick video to show how to press the latches to release the seat. I could find them, but about broke a finger trying to push them the wrong way. Once you know which way they go, it is a piece of cake to remove the bottom cushion. I only had one (far right one) that I had to push down a little on the seat cushion while pressing the lever (fingers didn't like that). But I had the seat out in under a minute. I suggest putting a screwdriver or something next to each latch when you release it so that the seat doesn't pop back into the latch while you're working on the next one.
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Rear bucket seat removal 2006 Xj350 super v8 Portfolio
Anyone have tips on how to remove the rear bucket seat bottoms? Am I feeling for the same triangular levers as in a bench seat? Makes sense that the hardware on body is the same regardless of seat fitment. None of seat controls on side - recline, headrest and lumbar - are operational thus I’m assuming it must be switch. The memory buttons on the door will move the seat ever so slightly. The seat switches on the other side are fully functioning. Can the seat switch be removed without removing the seat bottom?
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Anyone have tips on how to remove the rear bucket seat bottoms? Am I feeling for the same triangular levers as in a bench seat? Makes sense that the hardware on body is the same regardless of seat fitment. None of seat controls on side - recline, headrest and lumbar - are operational thus I’m assuming it must be switch. The memory buttons on the door will move the seat ever so slightly. The seat switches on the other side are fully functioning. Can the seat switch be removed without removing the seat bottom?
When my electric rear seat on one side was not working when i first bought my 2004 Super v8 i also thought it may be a switch, however it was sorted by the dealer doing a software update ! no need to renew the switch after all.
Sometime electronics in cars can be like a computer, turn it off and on again, I dont know whether a hard reset ( disconnect battery for a while and the reconnect ), may help you.
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