I have been awaiting a shop manual, but until I receive it, I would like to know how to remove the panel behind the seats so I can get access to the front of the engine.
Thanks
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The panel behind the seat is removed by first removing the big bolts that hold the seat belt tops. With these two out, the panel can be removed by having both doors open and sliding it up and out. Then you have to remove the engine cover. After this you now have access to the front of the engine.
My panel also has several small sheet metal screws that need to be removed prior to sliding out the passenger side. I also have to remove the covers over the seat belt retractors, all in all, it's still a piece of cake! Have fun!
Yes, besides the two bolts (which also hold the shoulder harnesses), there are typically two Phillips head sheetmetal screws at the bottom of the panel on each side, immediately behind the seats. You will need to slide the seats all the way forward and use a shorty screwdriver to remove them.
They really don't seem to serve much purpose, and you would be forgiven if you "forgot" to put them back...:>)
Mike
They really don't seem to serve much purpose, and you would be forgiven if you "forgot" to put them back...:>)
Mike