How to Remove the Rear Seat of an Old Santana?
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The method to remove the rear seat of an old Santana: First, lift the rear seat cushion upwards with force to detach it. Then, proceed to remove the backrest. To remove the backrest, you need to pull out the lifting lever at the top first, which will allow you to take off the rear seat. Taking the 2013 Santana as an example, the car measures 4473mm in length, 1706mm in width, and 1469mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2603mm. It is a 4-door, 5-seater sedan equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission. It is powered by a 1.4L L4 naturally aspirated engine, delivering a maximum horsepower of 90ps, a maximum torque of 132nm, a maximum power of 66kw, and a top speed of 181km/h.
I've taken apart the rear seats of an old Santana a few times and found it quite simple. First, park the car on level ground and engage the handbrake. There are plastic clips at the front of the rear seat cushion hidden underneath—just pull up firmly from the bottom by hand, and the clips will release, allowing the cushion to be easily removed. For the backrest, locate the mounting points near the trunk. Older models might have several bolts or plastic fasteners securing it; just loosen them counterclockwise with a regular screwdriver or wrench to remove. The whole process doesn’t require excessive force—be cautious as aged clips can break easily. Last time I disassembled it was to clean dirt under the carpet, and I found quite a bit of dust. After vacuuming and reassembling, everything worked fine. If the seat is connected to wiring, avoid yanking to prevent short circuits—safety comes first. After removal, check the clips for integrity to avoid reinstallation issues.
