How to Remove the Rear Seat of a New Santana?

[MarianaDella]

Here is the method to remove the rear seat of a New Santana: 1. Prepare the seat removal tools: The tools required to remove the rear seat of a Santana are not complicated—only a large flat-head screwdriver is needed, but the operation requires a bit more technical skill. 2. Remove the right-side fixing clip of the rear seat: The reason the Santana's rear seat is very difficult to remove is due to this clip. The small metal hook on the rear seat is latched into the clip below. These clips are made very tight on every Santana's rear seat, making it quite challenging to pry them open. Poor handling can easily damage the plastic clip. 3. Remove the left-side fixing clip of the rear seat: Use the large flat-head screwdriver to pry open the left-side fixing clip. The force applied must gradually increase from small to large until the clip can be pried open. Too little force won't open it, while too much force can break the clip below, so this step requires technical skill and caution. 4. Separate the rear seatbelt clip: The rear seat usually has a seatbelt clip attached to it, ensuring the rear seatbelt can be securely fastened. To remove the rear seat, this clip needs to be separated from the seat. Simply pull it out by hand from the seatbelt slot. 5. Complete the rear seat removal: Once the seatbelt clip is separated, the Santana's rear seat can be removed. At the corners of the rear seat, you will see small metal hooks on both sides, latched into the lower part of the seat. These hooks are fixed to the car's chassis. Gently pull the seat outward to separate it.

[DeArya]

Removing the rear seats of the new Santana is actually simpler than expected. When I did a deep clean of my car last time, I did it myself. The seat cushion is secured by two U-shaped metal hooks to floor anchors—just lift the front edge firmly to release them. There are also two clips near the door frames on both sides; remember to use your knee to press against the middle of the cushion for extra leverage during removal. The backrest is even easier—its bottom slots use a spring-clip design. After releasing the cushion, push the backrest forward and lift upward to detach it. The whole process takes under 10 minutes, but realignment during reinstallation is crucial. Once, I misaligned the slots, causing rattling while driving. I recommend placing a soft cloth in the trunk to protect the paint before starting.