How to Remove Rear Seats

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I would like to remove the rear seats so I can built a flat cargo platform, does anyone have any DIY/HOW TO instructions to remove the rear seats? It's a 2017 X5 xDrive35

EDIT: I have 60/40 split rear comfort seats

[JaviDrama]

Originally Posted by forgot

I would like to remove the rear seats so I can built a flat cargo platform, does anyone have any DIY/HOW TO instructions to remove the rear seats? It's a 2017 X5 xDrive35

3rd row?

[turboawd]

I think you just yank up on the bottom cushion. Just be careful because there will be wires for the seat heater. Then the bolts are exposed I believe for the rear seat portion.

[forgot]

Do you know if there is any documented instructions anywhere? I found some for an older model but tearing up the seat correctly is easier said than done I've found haha

[RED_Y_]

Since newtis is no longer available, here is screenshot from ista:

[forgot]

Much appreciated, do you happen to have any more detail on how exactly to unclip the seats, I see the clips but its definitely tougher than I thought it would be to undo them.

[RED_Y_]

This is all the information in ISTA, just pull the seat in the up/backward like the picture suggests. No additional steps or tricks, just pull.

[turboawd]

Originally Posted by forgot

Much appreciated, do you happen to have any more detail on how exactly to unclip the seats, I see the clips but its definitely tougher than I thought it would be to undo them.

Like I said above, just grab the seat bottom and lift it up.

[smyles]

Ever lifted a couch? Same motion.

[forgot]

Originally Posted by smyles

Ever lifted a couch? Same motion.

haha I tried and its not going anywhere

[forgot]

If it matters, I have the 60/40 split with the handle underneath the seat to shift it forward. The cushions seem very attached to the seat.

EDIT: rear comfort seats, so its not one continuous bench in the back, I'm assuming there is another procedure.

[RED_Y_]

Oh yeah, it is different for comfort seats.

[forgot]

Thanks! Does it tell you the torx sizes for the two different screws?

I'm also having a difficult time telling where the second set of instructions takes place. Once you unlock the rear seat and fold it forward.

[RED_Y_]

Originally Posted by forgot

Thanks! Does it tell you the torx sizes for the two different screws?

I'm also having a difficult time telling where the second set of instructions takes place. Once you unlock the rear seat and fold it forward.

Sorry not in front of my computer with ISTA anymore, just go give it a try, second picture is talking about folding seat forward so assuming this is all under the seat bench.

[forgot]

Unfortunately I need to go purchase the wrenches so I can't get past that first step lol

[werdn]

Originally Posted by RED_Y_

Oh yeah, it is different for comfort seats.

Thanks, this was useful and was exactly the same on the E70