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Chuckalicious



Member Since: 23 May 2014
Location: Midlothian
Posts: 1698

United Kingdom 2014 Freelander 2 SD4 SE Auto Santorini Black
Drivers Seat Back Fabric Removal

Hey folks. 2011 GS with fabric seats. Something has gone ping in the upright part of the driver's seat back so that where the bolsters should be all nice and firm, I have a metal bar protruding into my back/shoulder blade. I'm guessing something has disconnected inside.

I've had a search and can't find how to remove the seat fabric. Ive found how to do the base, but I need the back.

Any help greatly appreciated. Learned to drive in 2011.
Bought a Micra - great little car
"Upgraded" to Kia Sportage - hated it
Proper upgrade to FL2 TD4 GS 60 reg Facelift - tailgate paint issues, fuel gauge rewire, transfer box failure at 36k miles, clutch at 60k
Reconditioned diff at 70k ish
Sold at 84k and now on a DS. Terribly unreliable.
Sold DS for a 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Fingers crossed....
Sold Outlander for a 2014 SD4 SE Tech because I’m mental

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DigDil



Member Since: 25 Aug 2015
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 73

United Kingdom 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Tonga Green

I replaced the foam in seat last year I don’t think you can remove the back cover without removing the seat from the car.

Disconnect the battery and leave the car for 10 minutes to let the air bag system discharge. Remove the 4 bolts on the floor and 1 for the seat belt. If you look under the front seat you’ll see the loom go’s into a block connector undo the single bolt in the connector this will separate it.

Look at the back bottom of the seat you’ll see a “U” channel strip which hold the two sides together. I used a small screw drive to free one side then do the same from the other side then worked towards the middle. Remove the screws holding on the plastic side covers and unhook the seat cover.

After that its just a case of rolling up the cover disconnecting things as you go just make a note of where they connect. You’ll needed to cut or pull apart the metal circular clips I replaced these with cable ties just do them the about the same size. I think it took 2-3 hours in total.

Post #386632 17th Feb 2020 8:57 am
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Chuckalicious



Member Since: 23 May 2014
Location: Midlothian
Posts: 1698

United Kingdom 2014 Freelander 2 SD4 SE Auto Santorini Black

Ok, thanks. Will save that for a weekend I think. Learned to drive in 2011.
Bought a Micra - great little car
"Upgraded" to Kia Sportage - hated it
Proper upgrade to FL2 TD4 GS 60 reg Facelift - tailgate paint issues, fuel gauge rewire, transfer box failure at 36k miles, clutch at 60k
Reconditioned diff at 70k ish
Sold at 84k and now on a DS. Terribly unreliable.
Sold DS for a 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Fingers crossed....
Sold Outlander for a 2014 SD4 SE Tech because I’m mental

Post #386633 17th Feb 2020 9:15 am
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