Land Rover Discovery: Rear Seat (G1817116) / Removal and
Installation
REMOVAL
NOTES:
- Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential
information is always correct.
- Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
- LH illustration shown, RH is similar.
All vehicles
![Rear seat (G1817116) removal and installation](images/books/227/index(19).37.jpg)
![Rear seat (G1817116) removal and installation](images/books/227/index(19).38.jpg)
![Rear seat (G1817116) removal and installation](images/books/227/index(19).39.jpg)
![Rear seat (G1817116) removal and installation](images/books/227/index(18).40.jpg)
![Rear seat (G1817116) removal and installation](images/books/227/index(18).41.jpg)
Vehicles without occasional rear seats
![Rear seat (G1817116) removal and installation](images/books/227/index(17).42.jpg)
Vehicles with occasional rear seats
![Rear seat (G1817116) removal and installation](images/books/227/index(17).43.jpg)
All vehicles
![Rear seat (G1817116) removal and installation](images/books/227/index(17).44.jpg)
![Rear seat (G1817116) removal and installation](images/books/227/index(17).45.jpg)
![Rear seat (G1817116) removal and installation](images/books/227/index(17).46.jpg)
- Raise the seat back to its rear most position.
- Move the seat back to the rear most position.
![Rear seat (G1817116) removal and installation](images/books/227/index(17).47.jpg)
![Rear seat (G1817116) removal and installation](images/books/227/index(17).48.jpg)
CAUTION:
Care must be taken to avoid damaging the surrounding
components.
![Rear seat (G1817116) removal and installation](images/books/227/index(17).49.jpg)
CAUTIONS:
- Protect the surrounding trim to avoid
damage.
- Protect the surrounding paintwork to
avoid damage.
Using the slide comfort handle to lower the seat back down
and lock it into position.
WARNING:
This step requires the aid of other technicians.
CAUTION:
Do no use the towel bar to aid removal or installation
of the seat.
Remove the seat from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
When installing the seat make sure that all
precautions are taken to not sustain damage to the
seat or vehicle.
Prior to installing the seat make sure that all teeth are
engaged in the furthest point.
CAUTION:
Make sure to tighten the bolts in the illustrated sequence.
![Rear seat (G1817116) removal and installation](images/books/227/index(17).50.jpg)
- Install the bolts numbered 1 to 3 finger tight.
- Tighten the bolts numbered 4 to 6.
Torque: 40 Nm
- Install bolt number 7 finger tight.
- Tighten bolt number 8.
Torque: 40 Nm
CAUTION:
Make sure to tighten the bolts in the illustrated sequence.
![Rear seat (G1817116) removal and installation](images/books/227/index(17).51.jpg)
- Install the bolts numbered 1 to 3 finger tight.
- Tighten the bolts numbered 4 to 6.
Torque: 40 Nm
- Install bolt number 7 finger tight.
- Tighten bolt number 8.
Torque: 40 Nm
- Once the seat has been installed make sure the seat
operates correctly using the towel bar.
- Make sure the towel bar locks correctly, and the movement lowers
smoothly to the home position.
![Rear seat (G1817116) removal and installation](images/books/227/index(16).52.jpg)
Measure the distance between the towel bar and floor and make
sure that it aligns with the illustration.
Make sure pull check is carried out when installing seat electrical
connections on main harness and seat heating connection.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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REMOVAL
NOTES:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential
information is always correct.
LH illustration sh
CHECK
WARNINGS:
Make sure that the steamer is in the OFF position before
connecting or disconnecting from the electrical outlet.
Do not use another high wattage device on the same electrical
circ
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SPECIAL TOOL(S)
REMOVAL
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Release the door window glass.
Special Tool(s): 501-114
INSTALLATION
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
To secure the door glass to the door glass mechanism, lower the
glass squarely to
SEAT BELT CHECKS
Note: If the vehicle is parked on an incline,
the seat belt mechanism may lock. This is
a safety feature and the belt should be
gently eased out from the upper
anchorage.
The seat belts should be inspected
regularly to check for fraying, cuts, wear
to the webbing and the condition a