How to remove seats

To get at the speaker, you need to remove the rear window shelf trim panel -
Remove rear seat lower by lifting from front;
Remove bolts holding rear seat back and remove seat back; Remove the seat belt retractors;
Remove the push in retainers from the cross car beam;
Lift up on the front of the shelf panel to disengage the hook and loop material; then do the same at the rear of the panel, and pull out the shelf.
The speaker is now accessible for removal.

What type of vehicle? Most rear seats you push down and back on front edge to unlock the clip that holds seat in place, but some have bolts along front edge.

Remove the plastic trim over the front and rear seat rails and you will see two bolts in the front and two in the rear, reach under the seat, disconnect the wiring to the seat and then remove front and rear bolts and careful pull seat out through the door opening, it is a tight fit don't damage anything, take your time.

Hi, follow the instruction below......
Rear
See Figures 3, 4, 5 and 6

1. Remove the lower seat cushion by pulling straight up on the front portion and disengaging the clips. Then hinge the seat upward to release the rear clips.
   

Fig. 3: Pull up on the front of the lower seat cushion and disengage the clips

1. Remove upper rear seat back-to-chassis bolts.

Fig. 4: Remove the bolts behind the center armrest ...



Fig. 5: ... and the bolts on the lower corners ...



Fig. 6: ... Then pull up on the seat to disengage the three clips on the top of the seat

1. Remove rear seat back by tilting forward and pulling straight up.
   

To install:

1. Install the lower seat cushion and torque the lower rear seat-to-chassis bolts to 15-20 ft. lbs. (21-26 Nm).
2. Install the upper rear seat back cushion and torque the upper rear seat back-to-chassis bolts to 15-20 ft. lbs. (21-26 Nm)

Rear
See Figures 3, 4, 5 and 6

1. Remove the lower seat cushion by pulling straight up on the front portion and disengaging the clips. Then hinge the seat upward to release the rear clips.
   

Fig. 3: Pull up on the front of the lower seat cushion and disengage the clips

1. Remove upper rear seat back-to-chassis bolts.

Fig. 4: Remove the bolts behind the center armrest ...



Fig. 5: ... and the bolts on the lower corners ...



Fig. 6: ... Then pull up on the seat to disengage the three clips on the top of the seat

1. Remove rear seat back by tilting forward and pulling straight up.
   

To install:

1. Install the lower seat cushion and torque the lower rear seat-to-chassis bolts to 15-20 ft. lbs. (21-26 Nm).
2. Install the upper rear seat back cushion and torque the upper rear seat back-to-chassis bolts to 15-20 ft. lbs. (21-26 Nm)

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SECTION 501-10: Seating 1998 Escort/Tracer Workshop Manual REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Seat —Front Removal
NOTE: Driver side seat shown, passenger side seat similar.

1. Slide the seat to its rearward position.

1. Remove the front seat track to floor front bolts.

1. Slide the seat to the forward position.

1. Remove the front seat track to floor rear bolts.

1. Disconnect the safety belt warning indicator switch electrical connector.

1. Remove the front seat.

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Retractor and Tongue—Sedan
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL(S) REQUIRED Description Tool Number Safety Belt Bolt Bit T77L-2100A
NOTE: Safety Belt Bolt Bit T77L-2100-A should be used for safety belt removal and installation.

Removal

1. Remove rear seat cushion. Refer to Section 01-10 .
   

Seat Cushion, Rear Sedan
Removal

1. Apply knee pressure to lower front portion of the rear seat cushion. Push rearward to disengage rear seat cushion pad and frame (600A88) from rear seat cushion front retainers (63370).
   

1. Remove rear seat cushion from vehicle.
   

1. Remove rear seat back. Refer to Section 01-10 .
   

Seat Back, Rear 60/40 Split Bench—Sedan
Removal

1. NOTE: Safety belt bolts do not secure seat back to vehicle.
   
   Remove rear seat cushion as described.
   

1. Fold down back seat and remove two bolts in the center of each seat back striker plates.
   

1. Remove two bolts from outboard rear seat back frame retaining brackets.
   

1. Lift seat back up and pull forward to remove from vehicle.
   

1. Remove panel (52018) and quarter trim panel (31012). Refer to Section 01-05 .
   

Trim Panel, Quarter—Sedan Removal

1. Remove rear seat. Refer to Section 01-10 .
   

1. Pull up on rear section of rear door scuff plate that overlaps lower quarter trim panel.
   

1. Pull lower quarter trim panel away from body.
   

1. Remove safety belt retaining bolt.
   

1. Feed safety belt through lower quarter trim panel.
   

1. Remove safety belt anchor plate-to-sill bolt from quarter panel.
   

1. Remove retractor anchor nut and retractor from rear quarter panel.
   

1. Remove upper seat belt anchor bolt and anchor from upper rear quarter panel.
   

1. Slide anchor plate end of safety belt through the openings in the quarter trim panel.
   

1. Remove outboard front safety belt retractor and tongue (611B08) from the vehicle.
   
   
   
   
   
   Item Part Number Description 1 386277-S190 Bolt (Part of 611B68) 2 31012 Upper Rear Quarter Trim Panel 3 611B60 Retractor and Tongue 4 N800937-S190 Nut 5 389370-S190 Bolt 6 — Rear Quarter Panel (Part of Body) 7 52018 Lower Rear Quarter Trim Panel 8 — Mounting Stud (Part of Body)

1. Remove seat belt anchor bolt and retractor and tongue from rear deck panel.
   
   
   
   
   

Installation

1. To install, reverse Removal procedure.
   

1. Make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted. If it is, remove the twist.
   

1. Tighten retractor anchor bolt and safety belt anchor plate-to-sill bolt to 34-46 Nm (25-33 lb-ft).
   

1. Check the restraint system for proper operation.
   

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-Unleaded fuel
-Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 9.8
-Multi-point injection fuel system
-Main 76 liter unleaded fuel tank
-Power: SAE and 134 kW , 180 HP @ 5,000 rpm; 210 ft lb , 285 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
2001 Dodge Caravan Handling & Driving Features -ABS
-Two disc brakes including two ventilated discs
-Spacesaver steel rim under body spare wheel
-Strut front suspension with stabilizer bar independent with coil springs , beam rear suspension with stabilizer bar rigid with leaf springs
2001 Dodge Caravan Exterior Features -Body side molding
-Front and rear body color bumpers
-Driver and passenger power heated black door mirrors
-External dimensions: overall length (mm): 4,803, overall width (mm): 1,996, overall height (mm): 1,750, wheelbase (mm): 2,878, front track (mm): 1,600, rear track (mm): 1,626 and curb to curb turning circle (mm): 11,460
-Complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights
-Double sliding minivan side door
-Remote control operation opening rear ¼ windows
-Metallic paint , gloss paint , pearl paint
-Fixed rear window
-Tinted glass on cabin, rear and side
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-Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe
2001 Dodge Caravan Interior Features -Air conditioning with rear outlet
-Fixed mast antenna
-Manufacturer's own audio system
-Automatic drive indicator on dashboard
-Below seat storage under passenger seat
-Cargo capacity: all seats in place (liters): 433, all seats removed (liters): 4,154 and third row seats removed (liters): 1,291
-Clock
-Dashboard full console with open storage box
-Delayed/fade courtesy lights
-Cruise control
-Front seats, rear seats and 3rd row seats cup holders
-Door ajar warning
-Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
-Floor covering: carpet in load area
-Driver and passenger front airbag
-Bucket seat
-3-point reel height adjustable front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat
-Front seat center armrest
-Glove compartment
-Height adjustable two head restraints on front seats, rear seats and 3rd row seats
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-Low washer fluid level warning
-Internal button power locks
-Power steering
-Front power windows with one one-touch
-Front reading lights
-3-point reel height adjustable rear seat belts on driver side and passenger side
-Bench one-piece two rear seats
-Rear view mirror
-Upgraded cloth/velour seat upholstery
-Seating: seven seats
-Six speakers
-Plastic steering wheel
-Tachometer
-3-point reel third row seat belts on driver side , 3-point reel third row seat belts on passenger side , lap static third row seat belts on center side
-Front facing bench removable one-piece third row seats with capacity three
-Driver and passenger vanity mirror
-Ventilation system with recirculation setting
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it is not designed to be removed. It is designed to slide back and forth as needed.

Section 01-10: Seats and Tracks 1998 Villager Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Seat, Rear Bench
Removal

1. Remove the center seat(s) if equipped. Refer to the procedure in this section.
   

1. Slide the bench seat forward to the center row seating position.
   

1. Use a flat-blade screwdriver to remove the cover caps from the front of the rear seat cushion latch cover.
   
   
   
   
   

1. Remove the two rear seat bolts from the front of the rear seat cushion latch cover.
   
   
   
   
   

1. Lift the rear seat cushion floor cover on the back of the rear bench seat and remove the two inboard rear seat bolts and the two outboard rear seat bolts.
   
   
   
   
   

1. Remove the bench seat from the vehicle through the body side door opening.
   

the middle seats come out easily. There are 2 handles you have to lift up on each of the bucket seats, they are in the front of the seat down by the seat tracks. After you lift them, tilt the seat upward in the front and rotate them backward. Then lift out of the hooks. Each seat is held down by 4 hoks.

The 3rd row seat is not designed to come out xcept by a technician. It does slide forward all the way up to the front seat. It has a sliding seat track.
First, lift the T handle under the seat cushion on the left front side of the seat. This will allow you to lift the seat bottom up all the way to lcok in the full up position.
Then, lift the lever on the same side of the seat and slide the seat forward. It will stop in 4 places.
Rear -Rear
6 inches forward of that.
another two ft to the second row seating position
full frward against the front seats.

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Seat —Third Row Bench Removal
CAUTION: Removal of the third row bench seat requires more than one technician.

1. Remove the second row seats. For additional information, refer to Seat—Second Row .

1. Remove the floor mats.

1. Lock the seat cushion in the upright position.
   1. Lift the handle to release the cushion.
   1. Lock the seat cushion in the upright position.

1. Move the third row bench seat to the second row position.
   • Lift the seat track release handle.

1. Remove the two bolt covers.

1. Remove the two seat track front bolts.

1. Remove the four seat track rear bolts.
   1. Position the rear seat cushion floor cover aside.
   1. Remove the four seat track rear bolts.

1. Remove the third row bench seat.