Removing Seatback Frame

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opus10583
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Removing Seatback Frame

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Hi,

I acquired a set of '79 seats to replace the nasty pair in my 1978 CS1, driver's seat pan is a picture frame, and the driver's seatback has the characteristic "sway".

I've never done anything like this: How do I get the frame out for repair without destroying the foam or the upholstery?

TIA,
Mark
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Re: Removing Seatback Frame

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Need to seperate teh upper from the lower, also need a set of hog ring pliers. remove rings from lower fabric and frame. peel fabric off the foam. foam also clips to the frame. reinstall in the reverse. Upper just peels off over the foam. need to remove the headrest slide clips/inserts etc.
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Re: Removing Seatback Frame

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Thanks!

...I don't suppose you have any pictures or drawings?

Mark


seabeelt wrote:Need to seperate teh upper from the lower, also need a set of hog ring pliers. remove rings from lower fabric and frame. peel fabric off the foam. foam also clips to the frame. reinstall in the reverse. Upper just peels off over the foam. need to remove the headrest slide clips/inserts etc.
r/
...Yes; I know what it means: Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino.

DOLCETTO: 1978 CS1; 10:1, DMS, 4-2-1...
ANDIAMMO: 2012 500 ABARTH

Acquista il Biglietto; Prendere la Gita! - Hunter S. Thompson
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