Thread: 130 rear seat bolts- captive or not?

HI POD,
I have taken out the rear seats in my 2009 Defender 110 and was delighted to find that there were no loose nuts to battle with underneath. The chassis bracket has female threaded collars attached. I presume you're 130 would
be similar.
Regards, SILVERADO

Thanks Silverado, sounds like you are referring to bolts that go through the floor into the chassis; the 130 dual-cab is different to the wagon in that the rear seats are mounted on a big flat-topped box that is itself bolted to the vehicle floor and forms a large void in the rear of the cab. I'm referring to the bolts that hold the seats down to this box. There are bolts that come up from inside the box, I'm wondering if the bolts will fall into the box when the nuts are removed, which would necessitate removing the box and would be a major pain in the neck. I'm sure there are plenty of folks on here with 130s who have removed the rear seats?

Hi pod

I have a 2009 130 and have taken the seats in out a few times. On mine the bolts are captive. In fact I use the ones on the passenger side to bolt in my fridge.

Cheers Dave

Originally Posted by davep130

Hi pod

I have a 2009 130 and have taken the seats in out a few times. On mine the bolts are captive. In fact I use the ones on the passenger side to bolt in my fridge.

Cheers Dave

Great to hear, I'm planning on doing the same thing! Nice to know beforehand.