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Andy Berry
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Year and Model: 1992
Location: Central Texas

broken seat-release latch

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ive got a 740 wagon and the back seats fold down to increase the cargo space. the release latch on one of the seats broke off. anyone know the best way to go about pulling the back panel off and replacing the latch/lever? is there an online store to buy the right parts for this or shall i knock over the scrap yard?

andy berry
central texas
1992 740 wagon
Andy Berry
Central Texas
1992 740 wagon

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billofdurham
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This isn't a job I have tackled but there is a comprehensive write-up on Brickboard.

Bill.
Work was good - retirement is better.

1996 850GLT 2.5 20v Estate Manual.
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1991 960 3.0 24v, Auto, Silver.
1994 940T Wentworth, Auto, Blue.

Andy Berry
Posts: 8
Joined: 12 December 2011
Year and Model: 1992
Location: Central Texas

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thanks bill, i save it and read it.
Andy Berry
Central Texas
1992 740 wagon

Andy Berry
Posts: 8
Joined: 12 December 2011
Year and Model: 1992
Location: Central Texas

Post by Andy Berry »

i went to the scrap yard and found a mid-90's 760 and bought the seat i needed. $7 and its a perfect fit.
Andy Berry
Central Texas
1992 740 wagon

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billofdurham
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Post by billofdurham »

Easier than a repair. Thank you for the update.

Bill.
Work was good - retirement is better.

1996 850GLT 2.5 20v Estate Manual.
1995 Peugeot Boxer 2.5Tdi Autosleeper.
Previously:
1984 244DL, Manual, Beige.
1987 744GLE, Manual, Green.
1991 960 3.0 24v, Auto, Silver.
1994 940T Wentworth, Auto, Blue.

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