Reliant Rebel 700 1967 Workshop Manual page 90

Seats
Front seats (Figure 1)
The front seats are secured to the floor by two saddle clips which
locate over the forward leg of the seat assembly.
Both seats are adjustable for reach. Hinge the seat forward and push
the lever located on the inside of the seat downwards. Hold the lever
in this position whilst the seat is adjusted to one of the five available
positions. The lever is spring loaded and will automatically lock when
released.
Front seat removal
1. Remove four ¼" UNF set screws, plain washers and locking
nuts from two saddles and lift the seat from the vehicle. It
will be necessary to have an assistant to release the inboard
saddle clip fixings.
2. Refit in reverse order.
Seat belts (Figure 1)
In accordance with regulations, all Rebels have front seat belts fitted.
These are "one handed" operation belts of lap and diagonal type.
Both belts are anchored to the vehicle floor by two 7/16" UNF eye
bolts bolted to chassis brackets. A third 7/16" UNF bolt secures the
shoulder section of the belt to the upper section of the "B" pillar.
If the seat belt is damaged, stressed in an accident or shows fraying
due to wear and tear it must be renewed.
Rear seat – Saloon (Figure 2)
The rear seat, comprising cushion and squab, is held in position by
four fixing brackets into which locate metal straps inserted in a flap on
both cushion and squab. Two press studs also secure the bottom of
the squab to the body.
Rear seat – Estate (Figure 3)
The rear seat of the estate folds down to give an increase in area to
the loading platform at the rear of the vehicle. The seat squab is held
secure in the upright position by two catches, located on the side
panels above the rear wheel arches. To release the squab, lower the
lever on the catch and disengage the bracket on the seat back from
the nylon clasp within the catch. The seat can now be lowered to a
horizontal position.
On returning the seat squab to its upright position, ensure that the
brackets on the seat back have securely located in the clasp before
locking the catch.
Removal
1. Release the backboard retaining catches and pull the seat
squab forward to gain access to the seat hinge-to-body
fixings.
2. Unscrew the four ¼" UNF bolts securing the hinges to the
body.
3. Remove four No 10 UNF set screws, cup washers, lock
washers, plain washers and hexagon nuts securing the front
flap of the cushion to the body.
4.
Tilt the squab and cushion as far forward as possible to gain
access to cushion hinge-to-body fixings.
5. Remove two ¼" UNF set screws and lock washers from both
hinges and lift the complete rear seat assembly from the
vehicle.
6. To separate the squab from the cushion, remove the six
countersunk screws securing the hinge assemblies to the
squab backboard.
7. Two ¼" UNF set screws and plain washers fix the hinges to
the cushion frame.
8. Replace in reverse order.
The seat squab can be detached from the car without removing the
whole assembly by simply unscrewing the backboard.
Carpets (figure 4)
The floor carpets are anchored by press stud fasteners. The seats must
be removed, complete with carpet reinforcing plates to facilitate easy
removal and replacement of the floor carpets.
Adhesive is used to retain the rubber matting on both the loading
platform and rear seat backboard of the estate model.
Headlining - Saloon
To remove (Figure 4)
1. Disconnect the battery.
2. Remove the windscreen, rear quarter glasses, rear window
and the weather strips.
3. Unscrew and remove the rear view mirror and the sun
visors, attached with No 8 screws.
4. Pull off the door aperture sealing rubbers and carefully
detach both "A" post and "B" post trim fillets.
5. Disconnect the leads from the interior lamp and remove.
6. Peel the headlining away from the lips of the door and
window apertures.
7. Starting at the rear of the cabin, spring the four "listing
rods" from their fixings.
8. Remove the headlining from the vehicle.
9. Withdraw the listing rods from the headlining noting that
they are all different lengths so must be clearly marked for
replacement in the correct positions.
To replace
1. Thread the listing rods into the headlining in the correct
order.
2. Starting at the front apply adhesive to the edge of the
headlining.
3. Ensure that the headlining is exactly centrally aligned then
tack the cloth to the windscreen lip and secure with
temporary clips.
4. Apply adhesive to the rear edge of the headlining and
similarly attach to the rear window lip. During this
operation be sure to keep the headlining as taut as possible.
5. Apply adhesive to the LH side of the headlining and locate
the listing rods in their location brackets. Tack headlining to
door aperture and rear quarter glass lip again using
temporary clips.
6.
Repeat for the LH side ensuring headlining is kept taut.
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