Hi Roger!
Hi everyone,
Does anyone know how to get the back of the rear seat of a 2001 Forester
ut - I need the extra space for a trip up to Cape York.
Ummmm, it folds down. But if you want to remove it entirely (I'm gonna
assume it's similar to the Imprezas) pull the headrests, lay both
backs forward, and remove the hardware associated with the pivot
points on the outside. I think you have to snap off the plastic covers
with a screwdriver blade to get to the screws. The backs will then
lift out. The bottom is held in with a patience trying spring clip
thingie. You have to push the bottom down and back a bit, and then
lift up hard. Hard to explain, but once it's out you'll understand.
Reassemble in reverse.
This uncovers an expanse of uncarpeted floor with wiring and such
exposed. If you plan on loading stuff here lay down a layer or two of
scrap carpet for protection, but honestly you'll only gain an extra
few inches of depth, and the cargo floor won't be even either. A
better bet would be to put excess baggage on the roof rack IMO.
Good Luck.
ByeBye! S.
Steve Jernigan KG0MB
Laboratory Manager
Microelectronics Research
University of Colorado
(719) 262-3101