How To Remove Seats - Jeep Wrangler TJ (Andy’s Garage: Episode - 179)

[@bingobandit]

Remember boys and girls, mix 50/50, acetone and transmission fluid to make Panther Piss. It is better than anything else to remove stuck rusted bolts and screws. Let it sit and do its work.

[@whip9909]

After watching the seat removal video I attempted to remove the passenger side seat in my 99 TJ. The video, at 52 to 55 seconds, shows the seat being moved forward to the point where the seat front drops down and goes slightly under the dash. I followed directions but when I pushed my seat forward it would not go anywhere near the dash. In fact, it stopped (a hard stop) with the front edge of the seat still about 5 inches back from the dash giving me zero access to the two bolts at the rear of the mount. The flip-down plates were accessible but still far from the hex head and star socket bolts. I had to literally disassemble the entire slide mechanism to get to those two bolts to get the seat out. I see in the comments section that many others have had a similar experience accessing those two rear bolts.

[@PhillipsVision]

Did you pull the lever that tilts the seat forward or just the front bar to slide it?

[@walterjohnson2429]

Needed this. Thanks

[@paulsscooter]

Thanks Andy, I had it figured out but wanted to check first. Your video was very helpful, thank you for taking the time to show us.

[@PhillipsVision]

Glad it helped, thanks for the comment

[@Gamgan]

Straight to the point thank you!!

[@whip9909]

My mistake: in my previous comment I said the seat would not move forward enough to access the two rear mounting bolts. Well I watched the video again and noticed after Andy moved the seat forward, he then LIFTED the rear of the seat UPWARD; that allowed the seat to slide further forward exposing the rear bolts. Although the lifting was not mentioned verbally, it was shown in the video---I guess just missed it. Sorry, Andy, my mistake. The driver's side came out 1-2-3.

[@PhillipsVision]

Awesome 👍

[@lifelong5425]

Thanks Andy....I'm about to add riser spacers on my front seats......that video just made the job that bit more approachable..and I can use if I get stuck...4 bolts should be pretty easy...got the pen. oil and the T 50....just got to get to it...

[@PhillipsVision]

life long if you have the right tools, it’s only about a 15 min job

[@lisagergets4978]

Can I ask...what are riser spacers? I'm 4'10" and it seems like something I might need. LOL

[@joselascano7405]

My passenger seat was busted and wouldn’t move up and forward to access the back bolts. There’s a lever on both sides (left and right) that you have to push down. When both are pushed down all the way you’ll have to move the seat with your head or have someone push it forward with you. I had to both my arms through the front and back of the seat to reach both levers at the same time

[@ajk635]

Helpful brother. Thank you

[@bodewindsor7527]

For all those wondering why theirs doesn’t go forward on my 97 Tj there was another latch you need to press down underneath the seat to get it to slide forward, hope I save you frustration

[@aquapaulk]

Thank you dude.. You saved me so much time

[@tedjordan9038]

I am having trouble with the rear bolts for the front seats on my 2001 TJ. I have the same plastic hinged flap but there is nothing behind it. The metal seat bracket does not extend back that far. I'm thinking the seats from this model have attached studs that go through the body and nuts underneath that must be removed.

[@tigerfish949]

Is it legal in every state to take off the passenger seat (for storage purposes) when you travel?

[@joeyfedel8113]

Is there a torque spec on the seats for when you put them back in?

[@PhillipsVision]

@@joeyfedel8113 35 lbs/ft

[@jimbagley8324]

97 TJ does not have a T50. All 13mm. the bracket system is also a little different.

[@PhillipsVision]

Jim Bagley thanks for the input👍

[@jimbag8]

I need to correct myself. The rear inside bolt (T50 in your vid) on a 97 is actually a 16mm and not a 13mm as I previously stated. As an added bonus, when the previous owner cross threads the rear bolts on the driver's side into oblivion, they can easily be drilled out after they snap off on you, and bolted through with a 3/8" bolt, nut, and a couple washers. The passenger side is not as accessible.

[@DEADLY6Z]

What size socket is used to remove seat

[@marklittrell3202]

Mind if I ask: What about the driver's side and that steering wheel in the way? How do you angle it out? Thanks!

[@PhillipsVision]

Mark Littrell I’ll do a vid on that in the near future

[@paulejrlawson3278]

Do you have a video for 05 wrangler ride seat cable replacement, seat slides,reclines, but won’t fold forward all the way. Thanks, Pablo

[@PhillipsVision]

Not yet, but maybe in the future

[@Palestinian987]

Can you put jeeps 2018 seats in a 1993 jeep wrangler

[@PhillipsVision]

I don’t think so unless you modify the frame of the 2018 seat. I believe they are wider. You may still have issues with it crossing into the center console area as well.

[@momo-yz4lu]

Damn my passenger seat won’t go upon lift to get to the back bolts. Any suggestions thanks

[@PhillipsVision]

Try hitting the hinge mechanism on the seat frame with WD40, that might get it working so you can move it for access.

[@Gunmetalbluejeeptjs]

🔥🔥🔥

[@momo-yz4lu]

Will TJ seats fit in a YJ. Thanks y’all

[@bunnyclub9738]

Would this work on a Jeep Patriot??

[@scottlloyd7630]

Andy- what seats do you have? Thanks for this video.

[@PhillipsVision]

Just the stock ones

[@candacebuchanan-curlee8906]

The jeep i have is my moms who passed away 12/2019.. I have a Had it since then, I am getting to work on it more and fix it up! Well its NASTYYY, from being under the carport for all that time! I take it out and drive it every now and then. Get the oil changed and stuff! But when I tried to do this earlier the front seat do not have bolts like that in the back of the seat! I got the front two off but I can't find any in the back! Would these maybe be some after market ones??

[@PhillipsVision]

They could have been replaced with different bolt types but placement should be the same. Is yours a TJ Wrangler or different model?

[@candacebuchanan-curlee8906]

@@PhillipsVision its a TJ! Maybe I'm not pulling the seat far enough up? I'm SUPER new to the jeep world lol

[@candacebuchanan-curlee8906]

Its seems to me a 2002 jeep wrangler TJ for sure, it actually belonged to the sheriff's department i worked for, she bought it at auction

[@PhillipsVision]

@@candacebuchanan-curlee8906 yes, you need to slide it all the way forward

[@candacebuchanan-curlee8906]

@@PhillipsVision i couldn't seem to get it any more forward! But let me go try agian!

[@lisagergets4978]

How can you clean those bolts once you get them out for easier future removal?

[@PhillipsVision]

You can clean them with degreaser and apply anti-seize lubricant to the threads before reinstalling them

[@juanherrerajr.]

So this is pretty simply only problem is my seat doesn’t slide forward it’s stuck I think or is there a magic lever that I’m missing?

[@PhillipsVision]

Juan Herrera you should have the basic lever underneath on the front

[@nickfenlon8879]

There is a small lever underneath it’s positioned on the front half of the seats toward the console on both side

[@germaned.lealnino631]

My seat moved back and forth, the back leans but I cannot get the entire seat to slide front and up to expose the rear bolts🤦🤦🤦

[@PhillipsVision]

German Ed. Leal Nino in that case you may need to use a long enough ratchet to reach under and around

[@keithlynchard6333]

Air ratchet man

[@bunnyclub9738]

Would this work on a Jeep Patriot??