Removing seat (with airbag)

VRSPhil · 30-05-2007, 20:43

I'm going to remove my driver's seat tomorrow to replace the foam in the base. The seat has an airbag in so I'm just wondering what precautions I need to take with it?

Thanks

**VRStu** · 30-05-2007, 20:59

I would disconnect the battery 5 or 10 mins before you start and leave it off while you have the seat out.

Other than that just treat it gently when you take it out I think.

mattbeef · 30-05-2007, 21:57

i didnt think that the octy even had airbags in the seats or have i missed something??

VRSPhil · 30-05-2007, 22:10

The WRC has side airbags in the seats.

Thanks Stu.

Antic · 31-05-2007, 00:17

The octy elegance has seat airbags whereas the ambiente hasnt

Ive recently had my seats out and didnt disconnect the battery
but with hindsight and the possiblity of repercussions i would take
Stu`s advice and disconnect

fordfan · 31-05-2007, 08:34

Follow VRStus advice, don't rush, don't turn the ignition on with it removed as it will throw a fault code, when you turn the ignition on after refitting - keep clear.

mattbeef · 31-05-2007, 10:32

so what skoda are saying is that in the vrs you will crash it going that fast that side airbags wont make any difference.
How nice of them lol

matt@theforce · 31-05-2007, 15:20

i wouldnt have thought the wrc would have had airbags in as they add weight, i guess that's why they didnt put it into the vRS

VRSPhil · 31-05-2007, 20:56

Thanks for all the advice, I left it 20 minutes or so and all went well. I now have sore fingers from replacing the foam in the seat base, though!

30-05-2007, 20:43	#1
VRSPhil Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cleveland Posts: 2,124 Thanks: 160 Thanked 177 Times in 123 Posts	Removing seat (with airbag) I'm going to remove my driver's seat tomorrow to replace the foam in the base. The seat has an airbag in so I'm just wondering what precautions I need to take with it? Thanks __________________ Octavia vRS WRC

30-05-2007, 20:59	#2
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 19,843 Thanks: 90 Thanked 858 Times in 773 Posts	Re: Removing seat (with airbag) I would disconnect the battery 5 or 10 mins before you start and leave it off while you have the seat out. Other than that just treat it gently when you take it out I think. __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2007 Octavia vRS, Race Blue, Xenons, Columbus Navigation, Rear Parking Sensors, Maxi Dot, Light Assist, Jumbo Box, 18" Alloys, Stu's Cruise Control & OEM Integrated Bluetooth Telephone. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - 2002 Lotus Elise RaceTech, Gunmetal, Radio, Carpet Mats.

30-05-2007, 21:57	#3
mattbeef Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sheffield Posts: 3,335 Thanks: 38 Thanked 114 Times in 113 Posts	Re: Removing seat (with airbag) i didnt think that the octy even had airbags in the seats or have i missed something?? __________________ I few bits here and there but im happy to Performance Torque Go on click me you know you want to

30-05-2007, 22:10	#4
VRSPhil Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cleveland Posts: 2,124 Thanks: 160 Thanked 177 Times in 123 Posts	Re: Removing seat (with airbag) The WRC has side airbags in the seats. Thanks Stu. __________________ Octavia vRS WRC

31-05-2007, 00:17	#5
Antic Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Godalming, Surrey. Posts: 201 Thanks: 4 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Removing seat (with airbag) The octy elegance has seat airbags whereas the ambiente hasnt Ive recently had my seats out and didnt disconnect the battery but with hindsight and the possiblity of repercussions i would take Stu`s advice and disconnect __________________ Cheers Bill.

31-05-2007, 08:34	#6
fordfan ECUless Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,890 Thanks: 28 Thanked 216 Times in 188 Posts	Re: Removing seat (with airbag) Follow VRStus advice, don't rush, don't turn the ignition on with it removed as it will throw a fault code, when you turn the ignition on after refitting - keep clear.

31-05-2007, 10:32	#7
mattbeef Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sheffield Posts: 3,335 Thanks: 38 Thanked 114 Times in 113 Posts	Re: Removing seat (with airbag) so what skoda are saying is that in the vrs you will crash it going that fast that side airbags wont make any difference. How nice of them lol __________________ I few bits here and there but im happy to Performance Torque Go on click me you know you want to

31-05-2007, 15:20	#8
matt@theforce Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Durkar Posts: 1,584 Thanks: 67 Thanked 54 Times in 44 Posts	Re: Removing seat (with airbag) i wouldnt have thought the wrc would have had airbags in as they add weight, i guess that's why they didnt put it into the vRS __________________ Modifications, I'm not telling you Support Briskoda Join FREEDOM >>> <<<

31-05-2007, 20:56	#9
VRSPhil Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cleveland Posts: 2,124 Thanks: 160 Thanked 177 Times in 123 Posts	Re: Removing seat (with airbag) Thanks for all the advice, I left it 20 minutes or so and all went well. I now have sore fingers from replacing the foam in the seat base, though! __________________ Octavia vRS WRC

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