Interoir trim and seats removal query

Aug 9th, 2003, 11:37

All,

My '94 855 T5 failed it's MOT earlier this week on two splits in the floor pans. I suspect due to when my wheels were stolen last year, and the b*st*rds left it on breeze blocks under the sills !

I am entrusting the welding to my sensible local garage but will be preparing the car myself as I cant afford £00s for them to remove the trim, carpets, seats etc.

Any top tips out there before I break all the plastic clips etc ?

I don't appear to have explosive seats/belts but are there any SIPS issues I should be aware of ?

Many thanks in advance

Steve

markas · Aug 10th, 2003, 19:16

Hi steve,
if you have amy94 you should have the pyrotechnical belts. One way to check down by your side do you have on your belt soctket a plastic sheeve that is concertina shaped and a small adjustable lock? Also if you pull from the top of the trim on the B piller slowly until out. If you see a metal cable attached to a long cylinder and the pyto. the other i mentioned is a mechanical tensioner.

As for trim if you start at one end and take your time everthing should come out easily. For the carpet is one piece unless its been replaced within its life. To do this the front seats need to come out as well as the centre console. then the side trims and luft lift the rear seat up a bit and it should come out if i recall.

Lastly if you do have the pyrotechnics juzsr disconnect the battery first :-)

been there, done it...

Aug 10th, 2003, 22:52

Thanks for your wise words ...

I actually did the whole job this morning in around an hour - a lot easier than I was expecting!

It's going for the welding tomorrow - I'll investigate the pyrotechnics on re-assembly ...

So what's this SIPS all about then ? and should my garage beware of anything during the repair (it's been jacked up on the floor pans directly inboard of the proper jacking point - resulting in heavy local deformation and 4" tears in the metalwork ... AGGHHHH !)

Brgds

Steve

Pedro Fandango · Aug 11th, 2003, 13:37

Hi Steve,

from what i understand the SIPS (Side Impact Protection System)is the extra piece of metal molded into the corner of the door frame (on the bodyshell, has SIPS etched into it), with gives a bit more bracing for the shell on side impact. I always thought it was side airbags until i found i've only got a bag in the steering wheel.

Aug 9th, 2003, 11:37	#1
dr dolittle Guest Location:	Interoir trim and seats removal query All, My '94 855 T5 failed it's MOT earlier this week on two splits in the floor pans. I suspect due to when my wheels were stolen last year, and the bstrds left it on breeze blocks under the sills ! I am entrusting the welding to my sensible local garage but will be preparing the car myself as I cant afford £00s for them to remove the trim, carpets, seats etc. Any top tips out there before I break all the plastic clips etc ? I don't appear to have explosive seats/belts but are there any SIPS issues I should be aware of ? Many thanks in advance Steve

Aug 10th, 2003, 19:16	#2
markas VOC Member Last Online: Mar 7th, 2024 14:11 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Stafford	RE: Interoir trim and seats removal query Hi steve, if you have amy94 you should have the pyrotechnical belts. One way to check down by your side do you have on your belt soctket a plastic sheeve that is concertina shaped and a small adjustable lock? Also if you pull from the top of the trim on the B piller slowly until out. If you see a metal cable attached to a long cylinder and the pyto. the other i mentioned is a mechanical tensioner. As for trim if you start at one end and take your time everthing should come out easily. For the carpet is one piece unless its been replaced within its life. To do this the front seats need to come out as well as the centre console. then the side trims and luft lift the rear seat up a bit and it should come out if i recall. Lastly if you do have the pyrotechnics juzsr disconnect the battery first :-) been there, done it... __________________ Polishing Mark VOC 850 class winner 1998 to 2007 Rejoined 2022

Aug 10th, 2003, 22:52	#3
dr dolittle Guest Location:	RE: Interoir trim and seats removal query Thanks for your wise words ... I actually did the whole job this morning in around an hour - a lot easier than I was expecting! It's going for the welding tomorrow - I'll investigate the pyrotechnics on re-assembly ... So what's this SIPS all about then ? and should my garage beware of anything during the repair (it's been jacked up on the floor pans directly inboard of the proper jacking point - resulting in heavy local deformation and 4" tears in the metalwork ... AGGHHHH !) Brgds Steve

Aug 11th, 2003, 13:37	#4
Pedro Fandango I've Been Banned Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2015 16:12 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: can't remember	RE: Interoir trim and seats removal query Hi Steve, from what i understand the SIPS (Side Impact Protection System)is the extra piece of metal molded into the corner of the door frame (on the bodyshell, has SIPS etched into it), with gives a bit more bracing for the shell on side impact. I always thought it was side airbags until i found i've only got a bag in the steering wheel.

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