Remove 3rd row seats

I removed the third row seats after fitting a long range tank and spare wheel carrier. I used the LR two piece false floor from a 5 seater to fill the gap and match the carpet. I was lucky to have in my possession the false floor and associated hardware from a previously owned 5 seat D4.

The resulting under floor cavity is great for spares, tools and other "good" things that a bloke might need. Later a flexible water tank may be installed.

I pulled the seats myself but they are heavy and awkward.

For those people that worry about the legality of permanently removing the seats - you need to go over the pits and have the seating capacity lowered from 7 to 5. Just something else to keep in mind. For instance, if you're involved in an accident - I'm sure your insurance inspector would love to find out you made this change! :angel:

Good point jonesy63. However I would have thought that when insuring the vehicle, if you said that the 3rd row had been removed, then it would be listed on the policy. However, certainly something to bear in mind and discuss with insurance befor hand.
I will wait until I purchase the vehicle and have a look at it. Perhaps get the dealer to remove them at the time of purchase.
As there are air bags fitted to the side and curtain, I don't know if they are part of the seat, in which case further care might need to be taken when removing the seat.
Will know more later this year.
Thank you all for your assistance.

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Originally Posted by Dahai

As there are air bags fitted to the side and curtain, I don't know if they are part of the seat, in which case further care might need to be taken when removing the seat.
Will know more later this year.
Thank you all for your assistance.

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Dahai,

Happy to stand corrected however as I recall the air bags are not fitted into the 3rd row of seat, they are curtain style bags that come out form the rear pillars. If you have a look at the rear of the cabin you will see the plastic covers marked with "Airbag".

Side impact airbags are built into the driver and passenger seats (I think) which is why you need airbag compatible seat covers if you are planing on putting a cover over the the front seats.

Not sure about the second row but again think the bags are located in the vehicle frame and not the seat.

George.

Yep the air bags are in the rear pillars, I swapped my rear covers with the bloke I sold the seats to as he also took my seatbelts and needed the covers with the slits in them for the belts. Putting the covers back on was a bit of a pain as the little plastic plugs kept on bending - same as the plugs used to hold the windscreen side trims, I bought a big bag of 'em from my local LR dealer so I've got some spares for other jobs....
cheers

Hi guys...

If anyone is looking to offload seats they have removed, I will gladly take them off your hands....and will also give you the rear pillar trim so u don't have the seat belts holes. My mrs is expecting so I need seats asap!! Pm me if interested..:)

Hi Damo,
What vehicle do you have and is it coil- or air-sprung?

Best Wishes,
Peter

Hi guys...

If anyone is looking to offload seats they have removed, I will gladly take them off your hands....and will also give you the rear pillar trim so u don't have the seat belts holes. My mrs is expecting so I need seats asap!! Pm me if interested..:)

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Originally Posted by Bushwanderer

Hi Damo,
What vehicle do you have and is it coil- or air-sprung?

Best Wishes,
Peter

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Hi Peter

I have a d3 hse v8 with air suspension

Hi Damo,
Should be fine. ;)

Best Wishes,
Peter