Putting rear seats back in - how tight?

[defender_i_hardly_know_er]

Hey everyone I'm putting the rear jump seats back into my 2012 D90.

Does anyone know how tight I need to torque the bolts?

Seems important to get right? Or just "yep she's tight"?

[Toxic_Avenger]

Tighten up hard enough that the threads start to strip, then back 1/4 turn ;)


Seriously, the torx would be right hand tight with a 3/8 ratchet.
I can't remember if there is nylock nuts in the wheel well, but if there is might be wise to replace them.

[4wheeler]

In the 2012 Defender manual it states 23 Nm torque for nuts and bolts for front, middle and third row rear seats of a 110. I am assuming the third row seats equate to the 90 rear seats.

[ATH]

I'm just about to reinstall the 2nd row of seats which I took out over 4 years ago when I got the Deafener. I'll just do them up to what I consider to be tight using my past experience as a mechanical fitter. No need to go over board with these bolts, just do them up to a decent amount where they're not going to fall out after a few thousand kays, no need at all for super human effort.
The 3rd row of kiddy seats I flogged off when I got the beast so I don't have to bother with them.
Up for sale after Xmas and one last trip.
AlanH.