[NSRCA-discussion] Re Chrysler T&C 3rd row seat Removed

[ronlock at comcast.net]

It's done.  Not a bad job for the 2013 T&C non-power 3rd row 60/40 folding seats. 



For those wanting details - 

With seats stowed, lift both flaps that cover hinge joint area. 

Remove two small-ish Philips head screws that help hold plastic decorative molding. 

At front side of  molding, find barely enough room to see into crevice for four about one 

inch round black plastic barrel shape s that are part of a clip assembly. (3 are easy to see) 

Chrysler says use "trim stick C-4744" to disengage the 4 clips.  I used a large flat blade 

screwdriver.  Clips that pop off are a black plastic nut that well fall into the well. 

See four 15mm socket head gray bolts, oriented straight down.  Remove them. 

Raise seats to upright position, but do not unfold seats.   

See four 15mm socket head black bolts, oriented to front of vehicle.  Remove bolts. 

Each seat will now lift out individually.  

As you lift seats, front legs of the seat will pop out, and make process awkward. 



Off to make a plywood well cover.   Ron Lockhart 

  



  

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From: ronlock at comcast.net 
To: "General pattern discussion" <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org> 
Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2013 10:54:30 AM 
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Re Chrysler T&C 3rd row seat removal? 




Yes- idea is total removal, and use resulting space for storage. 

Ive seen that done in a Sienna and an Odyssey - but not a T&C or Caravan yet. 

Looking for thoughts such as Earl's to ease the process - or scare me into 

having a professional do it.  <G> 

Ron Lockhart 

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From: "Earl Haury" <ejhaury at comcast.net> 
To: "General pattern discussion" <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org> 
Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2013 10:36:33 AM 
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Re Chrysler T&C 3rd row seat removal? 




Ron 
  
I’ve done this on other vehicles. Typically the hinge bolts are under the carpet or upholstery . Be aware that at least one hinge will be equipped with a fairly strong spring to offset the seat weight when stowing. Be sure to control it during bolt removal so as not to get smacked by something. 
  
Earl 
  


  

From: ronlock at comcast.net 
Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2013 9:03 AM 
To: General pattern discussion 
Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Re Chrysler T&C 3rd row seat removal? 
  



Hi All, 

I want to remove the non-power 3rd row folding rear seats from a 2013 T&C. 

I think T&C or Caravan models 2008 and later would be same/similar. 

Anyone have any experience doing that? 

Any comments on getting them out appreciated. 

  

Thanks,  Ron Lockhart 


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