TTantrum

I am thinking of installing my own phatnoise... apparently simply swaps places with the CD changer, and uses the same cable.

Anyone have information as to how one goes about removing the seat, and panel?

JustJeff

You'll need a 17-18mm deep well socket to remove the rear seat "striker pin" that anchors the appropriate side's seat back. Not all brands fit.

Now remove the rear seat bottom cushion by pulling up approx. 8" away from either side, in the front. You'll feel one clip on each side that hold it down. Individually yank each side upward with some force and they'll release.

Now remove the bolts that hold the rear seat mounts. As you'll see, you will have to remove the rear seat belt part, too. You will not, however, have to loosen or remove the torx screws--they just hold the seat back mounts in place. Lift the seat back up and slightly to the rear and you'll clear the number 8-shaped be able to remove the seat back.

InTTruder

<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/58095/remove_backseat.jpg"></center><p>-Rear seats
Rear seat bench, removing and installing

Removing
- Lift rear seat (arrows -A-) and pull forward (arrow -B-).
Rear seat backrest, removing and installing
Note:
Backrest not pictured for better illustration.

Detaching center mounting
1 - Center mounting
Removing:
- Remove screws -3- (2x).
- Remove seat belt buckles -4- (2x).
- It is not necessary to remove screws -2-.
Removing side mounts
1 - Left side mount
Removing:
- Remove screws -6- (2x).
- Take off seat belt end fitting -5-.
- It is not necessary to remove screws -7-.
- Slide seat toward rear in direction of arrow at side and center mounts.
- Guide seat out through widened opening at slot -3-.
Installing:
- Guide seat in through widened opening at slot -3-.
- Slide seat forward at side and center mounts.
- When installing seat belt end fitting -5-, make sure end fitting is located on retainers.
2 - Mounting
3 - Slot
4 - Right side mount
5 - Seat belt end fitting
6 - Screws (2x)
Tightening torque: 55 Nm (41 ft lb)
7 - Screws (2x)
Tightening torque: 19 Nm (14 ft lb)
1 - Center mounting
Installing:
- When installing seat belt buckles -4-, make sure mountings are resting on retainers -6-.
2 - Screws (2x)
Tightening torque: 19 Nm (14 ft lb)
3 - Screws (2x)
Tightening torque: 55 Nm (41 ft lb)
4 - Buckle
5 - Mounting
6 - Retainers
7 - Slot

TTantrum

thanks gentlemen.