Removing Buick Wagon rear (2nd row) upper seat cushion for replacement

I posted a thread introducing myself and my 1986 Buick Estate Wagon resto project. I need to know how to remove the 2nd row upper rear seat cushion to either replace it or hav it recovered. I located a set of front and rear seats the same color from an 85 Lesabre Limited sedan that I was hoping to purchase and simply bolt right in. I know the front seats will fit perfectly and the rear bottom seat cushion simply pops right out, but I have no idea how the rear upper seat cushion is attached to the fold down metal "floor" section.

Has anyone removed this cushion and can provide me some suggestions so I don't damage anything?

Thanks!!

Ted

 

It should be pritty straight fore ward. I have to leave for a bit but when I get back I'll take a closer look and throw in my 2 bits but I really think it's a very simple removal.

 

I looks like a straight foreward removal, unbolt the seat (4 bolts) then when you have the seat back out lay it fabric down and unblot the nubs (what ever they are called) that lock the seat in place when folded up. Maybe(?) there is a clip or 2 in there but looking at my 86 it seems real eazy.

I'll try to get a pic up later this eve.

 

Tedy:

Don't worry, I haven't forgotten about your door pull woodgrain cover. The covers are in a box of extra parts my dad put in the car just before my body guy picked it up. I plan on picking the car up in the next week or two with the bodywork done and a fresh coat of dark blue metallic sapphire paint on it, ready for the woodgrain and reassembly.

I will sort through what I have an check the photo you posted. I have three of them, so I can also just send you one and if it is the correct one you are looking for, then send me a check.

Thanks for your patience.

Ted

 

Right on! I ain't had no luck finding that piece up here for Tedy.

 

Are you asking how to get the seat back out of the car? Or how to get the cushion off the seat back?

If out of the car: The second row, upper portion of the seat gets removed by pushing the right (passenger) side pin (on the lower portion of the seat back) into the seat. You will need to use needle nose pliers, side cutters, or a flat blade screw driver to hold the pin as you push it in, useing one of the other above mentioned tools. Hard to describe, and a little tricky at first, but once you do it, it's easy every other time.
Good luck.

Mike

 

Hi Mike:

I wanted to thank you and all the other members for the little bits of info to be used during the resto of my dad's 86 wagon. I didn't end up removing the seats, but just cleaned them thoroughly and oiled the hinges and track assemblies. Since this is driver and nothing was too worn out, he said just leave them be for now. You can see the finished photos in the gallery and garage sections of this forum. I also had a ton of photos taken before and during the resto if anyone wants to see them.

Happy Holidays to Everyone.

Ted