Bhprince

2010 LX 570, was gonna give it a try but can't figure out what to do with the seat belt hanging from head liner by rear hatch...any ideas? Thanks in advance

ellags430

i did this the other day using this guide, thanks heaps norboo made it so easy

Bhprince

Yes, but what did you do with the passenger side seat belt that hangs from head liner??

Bhprince

Got it all worked out, ready to remove the seats.....Thank you

ellags430

i tucked mine into the spot where it goes up in the rooflining

Bhprince

4 14mm bolts = 2 14mm bolts on each seat?

ellags430

4 on each seat three into the floorpan one going in horizontally into the bracket on the inner guard

hankinid

Iirc, they're 8mm bolts. 14mm is the wrench size that fits them.


And when you're done, replace all 8 back in their holes with a bit of black silicone on the threads. You'll also see an open hole on each side of the floor...it's toward the rear of the aft seat mount and is normally covered by the mount. The holes are not threaded. I sealed mine with a bit of black silicone and a piece of gaffer's tape. Snap-in plastic hole plugs w/ black silicone would look better.

Steve

ellags430

yeah man i say 14mm to make it easy for the people reaching into the toolbox grabbing the right spanner.

rmawyer

Above instructions should be sufficient. Some anxiety in pulling the plastic, but a plastic wedge tool of some type to get it going and just ease into separating the parts and you'll be fine. Seats even stay pretty much vertical while you unscrew the four bolts. Also suggest taping off the electrical connection, slide it off the hold down plug and tuck it under the remaining plastic to keep if from getting damaged if you plan on loading stuff in that area. I tucked the right side into the same compartment the jack is in. The left side found a home under a gap in the remaining plastic piece.

Add some carpet padding to fill the holes, then drawers going on top.

[/QUOTE]AND once they're removed, where did you get a cargo mat to fit without having to special order?[/QUOTE]

This is probably your best bet...
https://www.huskyliners.com/Classic-...a/land-cruiser

Chocolate

I searched for this topic and this thread is the top result.

I am considering doing this mod, anyone know how much the rear seats weigh?
Any pics of the seatless area to show the difference/what's left of the seat mount? Thanks.

rmawyer

About 115lbs total if I remember correctly. About the same weight as a set of ARB drawers. Heavier than the Land Cruisers, since the LX has motors.

All the hardware comes out with the seats. Just plastic and carpet with holes in the various mounting spots.

This is of an LC, but might help: http://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/proj...#post-10115044

Chocolate

Great thanks. That's not insignificant even on a 6200 pound vehicle.

Chocolate

I did this today. Very easy to remove, 4 x 14mm sockets on each side, drop the seat slightly, disconnect and untuck the cable from the seat, and remove the seats. 115 pounds off the rear axle and more space.

Gordj

Thanks, that was easy.