Re: [T3] seat cover install

[BOB2TYPE3S@aol.com]

Jacob wrote:
>How can I separate the seat top from the seat bottom?
>  - It seems as though the place where the connection is made is at the 
>hinge point, where the knob is located on the seat bottom, but I can't see 
>how to remove this and the instructions and video I received aren't too 
>specific for type 3s

To do this you need a small punch or drift, about an 1/8th inch in diameter. 
You need to remove the split pins (roll pins) out of the ends. One end is in 
the large round handle for adjusting the back rest, the other is in the small 
end cap. Then you spead the back rest legs of the shaft.

>How can I remove the rails?
>  - I see some sheetmetal clips that hold the rail to the bottom... don't 
>tell me that's how I have to go about this.  Some of those clips are so 
>tight I don't think I can pry them off easily... if at all.

If you then turn the seat bottom over, you will see some flat 1/2" wide tabs 
of steel, unfold them, and then you can remove the seat bottom from the seat 
base. Now the real work starts, and that is removing the materiual from the 
seat frames, by way of unfolding the spikes. Be careful, as these are sharp. Then 
you can do the tops. Get the buttons off, then at the bottom of the back is 
where the front and back get joined together to close off the seat. Here again 
you will find those spikes (3 I think) that hold it together. You might also 
find 2 hog rings (one on each side) that help close the sides off.

>I searched the archives, but I don't seem to be too good at searching, and I 
>looked through the tech section but I'm still unclear about this.

I don't think you will find it any where, as it is one of those "you have to 
have done it before deals", to know what is needed. I hope this helps, and if 
you need more info e- mail me off list.


Bob 65 Notch S w/ Sunroof
       69 Square AT-the baby suburban

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