Corsa C models
Note: The procedure for removing/installing the two-section rear bench seat is described below. The procedure for removing the bench-type seat is almost completely the same as below.
Removal and installation of a pillow of a back bench seat
1. Lift the rear seat cushion at the front edge, pull forward, then lift at the rear and fold forward (see resist. illustration).
55.1. Folding the rear bench seat cushion
2. Press the cushion mounting brackets inward and out of the hinges (see resist. illustration).
55.2. Press out the mounting brackets (1) in the direction indicated by the arrows and take them out of the loops (2) on the saloon floor
3. Remove the seat cushion from the vehicle interior.
4. Installation is carried out in the reverse order.
Removal and installation of a back of a back bench seat
5. Open the tailgate.
6. Remove the luggage compartment shelf (see chapter «Controls and methods of operation», Section 17).
7. Separate the carpet strip from the tailgate sill (see Section 48) and pull the carpet out of the luggage compartment.
8. Remove the head restraints from the back of the rear bench seat (see chapter «Controls and methods of operation», Section 12) and fold the seat cushion forward.
9. Remove the rear seat belt buckles (see Section 53).
10. Turn out screws of fastening of the central support of a back of a back seat from the bottom of the car (see resist. illustration).
55.10. central support (1) and guide pin (3) backrests (2) rear bench seat
11. Squeezing out the latches, release the upper side edges of the backrest from the support brackets (see Section 56) and fold it forward.
12. Press the back of the rear seat in the direction indicated by the arrow (see illustration 55.10) and remove the backrest guide pin upwards from the support.
13. In the same way, remove the guide pin from the opposite side of the seatback and pull the backrest out of the passenger compartment.
14. Installation is carried out in the reverse order.
Meriva Models
Side seats
15. Remove the right head restraint from a back of a corresponding lateral back seat. Release the center seat backrest and fold it forward until it locks into place.
16. Pull the seat belt out of the upper guide on the back of the side seat, remove the decorative plug, unscrew the screw located under it (see resist. illustration) and separate the lower seat belt anchor from the seat.
55.16. Release the side seat belt (1) from the top guide (Meriva models) - the arrow indicates the screw for fastening the lower belt anchor: 2. Decorative cap
17. Use a screwdriver to pry off the decorative plugs of the screws that secure the side seat slide covers (see resist. illustration) and remove the screws. Pull the slide covers forward and remove them.
55.17. screws (4) cover fasteners (1 and 2) rear bench seat sled (Meriva models) - the arrows indicate the direction of removing the covers: 3. Decorative caps
18. Move the side seat back and inward, unscrew the 2 front screws securing the sled (see resist. illustration) and move the seat out and forward.
55.18. Front screws (indicated by arrows) rear bench seat mounts (Meriva models)
19. Fold the back of the side seat forward. Remove the 2 rear screws securing the rear seat slide (see resist. illustration) and pull the seat out of the car.
55.19. Rear screws (indicated by arrows) fastening of a sled of a back lateral seat (Meriva models)
20. Installation is made in an order, the return to an order of removal. Drive the threads of the side seat mounting screws and the seat belt mounting screw, clean and lubricate with a fixing compound (e.g. Loctite 243). Check the proper functioning of the seat belt (see chapter «Controls and methods of operation»).
Center seat
21. Pry off the decorative covers of the front covers of the seat rails and remove the screws located under them (see resist. illustration).
55.21. screws (3 and 4) fastenings: 1, 2. Decorative plugs
22. Fold all rear bench seat backs forward until locked.
23. Loosen the nuts securing the seat belt buckles and separate the belt straps from the seat (see resist. illustration).
55.23. Rear screws (5 and 6) center rear seat mounting (Meriva models): 1, 3. Rear seat belt buckle nuts; 2, 4. Belt straps for fastening locks
24. Remove the rear mounting screws (see illustration 55.23) and carefully remove the center seat.
25. Installation is in the reverse order of removal, however, the rear mounting screws should be tightened last.
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