How to Remove the Rear Seat of the New Santana?
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To remove the rear seat of the Volkswagen New Santana, first detach the fixed buckle on the right side of the rear seat, then remove the fixed buckle on the left side. Next, separate the seat belt buckle of the rear seat, and the rear seat can be easily removed.
I've disassembled the rear seats of a new Santana, which requires a two-step process. The front edge of the seat cushion has two metal clips located near the floor at the front underside of the seat. Grab both sides of the front edge with both hands, use your legs as a fulcrum, and pull upwards sharply until you hear a click, indicating the clips have released. Be sure to apply force vertically upwards—pulling at an angle may damage the clips. Once the cushion is removed, there are two 13mm bolts at the bottom left and right of the seatback. Remove them with a socket wrench and store them safely. Finally, push the seatback upwards about three centimeters to disengage it from the top hooks. The key to the whole process is using explosive force to lift the cushion—for female operators, it's advisable to get assistance or use a pry bar for leverage. When reinstalling, first put the seatback in place and tighten the bolts, then align the cushion clips with the base and press down firmly to secure them.