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davedeck 02-21-2018 01:24 PM

Seat removing
 
What is involved in removing your seats from ‘98 Boxster? Is driver side different from passenger?

Quadcammer 02-21-2018 02:06 PM

same thing side to side. Its 4 bolts and an electrical connector. my bolts were male torx so you'd need a female torx socket, but other than that its a piece of cake.

grc0456 02-21-2018 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quadcammer (Post 563292)
same thing side to side. Its 4 bolts and an electrical connector. my bolts were male torx so you'd need a female torx socket, but other than that its a piece of cake.



Also, disconnect the battery before disconnecting the under seat connection, as you will throw an airbag light that can only be cleared with a Durametric or factory computer.

Unhooking the connector is a little tricky as well, as it has a locking device - but there is a fairly good YouTube video to show you how.

Additionally, once the seats are out remember the rails are spring loaded, so try to stay away from the fore/aft release lever. If you bump it, the rails will misalign. They can be realigned (with some force), so it’s not the end of the world.


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Brian in Tucson 02-22-2018 05:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grc0456 (Post 563295)
Also, disconnect the battery before disconnecting the under seat connection, as you will throw an airbag light that can only be cleared with a Durametric or factory computer.

Unhooking the connector is a little tricky as well, as it has a locking device - but there is a fairly good YouTube video to show you how.

The connector is a ********************.

Just an FYI, there are lots of aftermarket OBD2 readers that will clear airbag codes and abs, too. I've got this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072FHD8LB/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Brian in Tucson 02-22-2018 05:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grc0456 (Post 563295)
Also, disconnect the battery before disconnecting the under seat connection, as you will throw an airbag light that can only be cleared with a Durametric or factory computer.

Unhooking the connector is a little tricky as well, as it has a locking device - but there is a fairly good YouTube video to show you how.

The connector is a b itch.

Just an FYI, there are lots of aftermarket OBD2 readers that will clear airbag codes and abs, too. I've got this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072FHD8LB/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

davedeck 02-22-2018 08:55 AM

Thank you gentlemen

Benitom 02-22-2018 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian in Tucson (Post 563360)
The connector is a b itch.

Just an FYI, there are lots of aftermarket OBD2 readers that will clear airbag codes and abs, too. I've got this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072FHD8LB/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I own that Autel and it works great - cleared my airbag light when I swapped my steering wheel

grc0456 02-22-2018 05:50 PM

I stand corrected. Glad there are other options for clearing the airbag light.


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pilch 02-23-2018 06:04 AM

I didn't disconnect the battery when my seats were out. As long as you don't switch the ignition on whilst the seats are out you shouldn't get the airbag light on

grc0456 02-23-2018 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by pilch (Post 563470)
I didn't disconnect the battery when my seats were out. As long as you don't switch the ignition on whilst the seats are out you shouldn't get the airbag light on



Right you are!


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