How to Remove the Rear Seat Cushion of the New Santana?
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The method to remove the rear seat cushion of the New Santana is as follows: Locate and pull the handles on both sides near the windows at the headrest area of the rear seats. The backrest of the rear seats can then be folded forward. Press the seat cushion directly toward the rear of the car and lift it upward to remove it. The New Santana is a compact sedan under SAIC Volkswagen, equipped with a 1.5L naturally aspirated engine, delivering a maximum torque of 145 N·m. The dimensions of the New Santana are 4475mm in length, 1706mm in width, and 1469mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2603mm. It has a top speed of 185 km/h and is paired with a 5-speed manual transmission.
Last time I washed my car myself, I just removed the rear seat of the new Santana. Let me start with the seat cushion part: First, bend down and feel under the seat—there’s a plastic clip on each side. Use your palm to forcefully tap the edge of the seat (near the leg area) upward while grabbing the front of the cushion with your other hand and pulling it up sharply. Remember to use a bit of finesse; you’ll hear two clicks when the clips release. Don’t yank it with brute force, as you might break the plastic feet of the clips. After removing it, I found coins and cookie crumbs hidden underneath—no wonder there was always that weird noise. When putting it back, make sure not to pinch the wiring harness under the seat. Align the clips with the slots on the seat frame, then sit on it firmly and give it a couple of solid pushes to lock it in place.
I'm used to preparing a flathead screwdriver and a cloth before disassembly. Crawl into the back seat and first clear the floor area. The new Santana's seat cushion is secured by just two metal hooks attached to the floor frame. Wrapping the screwdriver with cloth to pry at the base of the hooks makes it easier—just be careful not to scratch the leather. Once, while helping a friend, I found the hooks stuck and unyielding, only to discover later that seat cover fabric had jammed into the mechanism's gaps. In winter, plastics become brittle, so extra caution is needed. After removal, if you notice grease residue on the fixing hooks, remember to wipe it clean with a tissue before reinstallation to prevent slipping. When reinstalling, first tuck the rear edge of the seat cushion into the gap behind the backrest, align it properly, press the middle with your knee, and slap the front firmly with your palm until the metal hooks click into place with a dull thud.
Ladies, be careful with your manicures when removing this! The front of the rear seat cushion in the new Santana is designed with a movable latch. No tools are needed - just insert both hands into the gap between the cushion and floor to feel the protruding lock block. Press down on the lock block with your left hand (using about the same force as when buying milk tea), while lifting the front of the cushion directly with your right hand. After removal, don't place it carelessly - I've found that putting it in the trunk can easily scratch the leather surface. Important tip: Before reinstalling, check if any plastic covers from the child safety seat anchors have fallen into the slot. Last time, it was these small items that got stuck and prevented reinstallation. After flipping the cushion, you can also see the 1/3 split-folding mechanism's pull cord, making it convenient to clean accumulated dust.
