Removal and installation the rear seat (Opel Astra H)

Astra Models

Non-folding rear seat cushion

1. Pull the 2 front loops firmly (see accompanying illustration) and release the rear bench seat cushion from its clips.



2. First, press the seat cushion back on one side and pull it up - release the cushion from the holders on the floor of the passenger compartment (see illustration 49.1). If necessary, pull the seat cushion outward further. Repeat this operation with the second fastener, remove and take out the seat cushion from the passenger compartment.

3. Installation is carried out in reverse order.

Backrest of the rear seat

4. Remove the rear seat cushion (see above).

5. Remove the mounting screws and remove the seat belt buckles from the underbody of the vehicle.

6. Open the tailgate, detach and remove the luggage compartment shelf.

7. Fold the rear seat back forward and remove the 3 mounting screws (see accompanying illustration).



8. With the help of an assistant, remove the rear seat back from the guide pins (see accompanying illustration), located on both sides of the backrest on the right and left, pulling it upwards. Remove the backrest from the passenger compartment.





9. Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal. Pre-clean the threads of the fastening screws and lubricate them with a fixing compound. All fastening screws must be tightened with a force of 20 Nm.

Folding rear seat

10. Fold the rear seat cushion forward.

11. Remove the 3 mounting screws (si. accompanying illustration), then return the seat cushion to its original position.



12. Move the rear seat forward and fold the backrest.

13. Open the tailgate, disconnect and remove the luggage compartment shelf (see Chapter "Controls and operating techniques", Section 17).

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14. Detach the rear seat back cover and remove the 3 mounting screws on the underbody of the vehicle. With the help of an assistant, remove the rear seat from the vehicle interior.



15. Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal. Tighten all fastening screws with a force of 20 Nm.

Zafira Models

Rear bench seat

16. Remove the rear seat adjuster trim (see below).

17. Move the seat forward as far as it will go and press the center guide lock (see accompanying illustration).



18. Remove 8 mounting bolts (see accompanying illustration), lift the seat and remove it from the vehicle interior.



19. When installing, insert the seat into the guide, use the seat position adjustment bracket if necessary, and tighten the mounting bolts to the required torque.

Additional rear seat

20. If equipped accordingly, an additional seat is installed in the luggage compartment.

21. Open the tailgate, remove the luggage compartment curtain cover (see Chapter "Controls and operating techniques", Section 17).



22. Move the main rear bench seat completely forward and remove the floor carpet.

23. Remove the plugs and unscrew the 3 mounting bolts (see accompanying illustration) and remove the seat guide cover. Remove the seat belt buckle mounting screw.



Seat belt buckle mounting screw

24. Remove the plugs from the floor (see accompanying illustration) and remove the 4 mounting bolts. Lift the rear seat and remove it from the vehicle.



25. Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.

Seat Adjuster Trim

26. Open the rear side door.

27. Insert a small screwdriver into the hole and push the adjustment lever forward (see accompanying illustration), press the lock and remove the lever upwards. Then unscrew the fastening screw and remove the second adjustment lever.





28. Remove 2 expansion rivets (see illustration 49.27) from the back of the trim and remove it.

29. Installation is carried out in reverse order.