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This is my first post here, thought it might help someone out that was in the same boat. Perhaps you want to buy the Type R, but need three rear seats for your kids? I've found posts talking about the conversion, but didn't find any tutorials on how to do it. I convinced my self it was possible and decided to trade in my 2019 WRX. I've outlined the journey below.
Project: 5 SeateRRRRR
Tools: Like any other good honda I've owned, you can do this with a 10mm, 12mm and 14mm. You'll also need:
Ratchet (impact also helps)
Extension (makes the job much easier)
Large Philips head screwdriver
small flat head (or small pry tool)
Panel tool
Materials:
You''ll need the rear seats out of another 5 door as the center seat belt is built into that section. I picked up the 60%, 40% and seat bench used off ebay for about $450 total. I wanted to maintain the stock look, so went with cloth which probably came from a LX? They look nearly identical except for a couple spots with white stitching instead of red.
You'll also need to get a new seat belt buckle that replaces the right rear buckle and adds the center section. I ordered one (04823-TGG-A00ZA) for about $35 from hondaautomotiveparts.com
Before we get started, here is what we are working with:
First step is removing Seat bottom out. There is a small tab you pull (two) that help release the seat base.
Next, use a 10mm socket behind the driver side rear to remove the retaining bolt.
Now remove the rear seat and set it aside.
Pry up the small panel on each side, there are two plastic retainers. Pull gently.
Now, pull the weather stripping up so we can get to the panel behind the two shoulder belts.
Now you will need to remove a single 10mm bolt from the panel behind the two side shoulder belts. My finger is on it here after I got it started.
Be very careful when removing this. This panel is wedged in there good, and it's easy to brake the retaining tabs.
Now, you can access the rear seat back mounts. There are two bolts on the driver side and one on the passenger side.
Removing the two anchor bolts for the seat back on L side (I already removed them in this pic, see the two holes? USe the 12mm socket for this.
Do the same on the passenger side to remove the one mounting bracket hole.
Use the pry tool to get at the phillips head screw keeping the hatchback floor carpet anchored down.
Now, use the panel tool to remove the plastic retaining rings keeping the seat back carpet anchored to the floor.
The last thing holding the 40% seat back in is the center retainer. Use a 12mm to undo this bracket near the center. Remove the seat once you pull it out.
Once the 40% side is out, it will reveal this 12mm nut keeping the 60% side in. Remove it, and take the 60% side out.
Time to start reinstalling stuff!
Install the new 60% section in place. Start with the last bolt you just removed for the center bracket. Be sure to keep the plastic ring on the end of the center pin.
This is mostly reverse steps of the removal.
Installing the 40% section, put the bracket back in using the 12mm bolts you saved earlier.
Remember to put the carpet anchors back in for the seat backs.
Reinstall the hatch floor anchors
Next, install the (1) outer 12mm bolt for the passenger seat back bracket and (2) for the driver side.
(no pic)
Next, reinstall the side panels behind the side seat belts. This is a PITA in my opinion and the worst part of the whole job. It's hard to get the tabs aligned right. Just take your time.
(no pic)
Once finished, don't forget to install the (1) 10mm bolt on each side.
Next, reinstall the small sill panels
One last look at the old seat belts
Laying the new double buckle in place. See the original one with empty loop and the new replacement (04823-TGG-A00ZA)
Remove the old and install the new using the 14mm socket
Removed driver side buckle bolt
Now, combine the buckle from the new/used 60% section with the old buckle using the 14mm.
Pop the new/used rear bottom in place, and reinstall the 10mm retainer behind the driver side.
Looking good!
Final:
Before:
After:
Seat belt extender added to help with my son's booster on the driver rear (booster not pictured)
Came out well, I'm pleased. I hope this helps out the other family crew considering the R.
Project: 5 SeateRRRRR
Tools: Like any other good honda I've owned, you can do this with a 10mm, 12mm and 14mm. You'll also need:
Ratchet (impact also helps)
Extension (makes the job much easier)
Large Philips head screwdriver
small flat head (or small pry tool)
Panel tool
Materials:
You''ll need the rear seats out of another 5 door as the center seat belt is built into that section. I picked up the 60%, 40% and seat bench used off ebay for about $450 total. I wanted to maintain the stock look, so went with cloth which probably came from a LX? They look nearly identical except for a couple spots with white stitching instead of red.
You'll also need to get a new seat belt buckle that replaces the right rear buckle and adds the center section. I ordered one (04823-TGG-A00ZA) for about $35 from hondaautomotiveparts.com
Before we get started, here is what we are working with:
First step is removing Seat bottom out. There is a small tab you pull (two) that help release the seat base.
Next, use a 10mm socket behind the driver side rear to remove the retaining bolt.
Now remove the rear seat and set it aside.
Pry up the small panel on each side, there are two plastic retainers. Pull gently.
Now, pull the weather stripping up so we can get to the panel behind the two shoulder belts.
Now you will need to remove a single 10mm bolt from the panel behind the two side shoulder belts. My finger is on it here after I got it started.
Be very careful when removing this. This panel is wedged in there good, and it's easy to brake the retaining tabs.
Now, you can access the rear seat back mounts. There are two bolts on the driver side and one on the passenger side.
Removing the two anchor bolts for the seat back on L side (I already removed them in this pic, see the two holes? USe the 12mm socket for this.
Do the same on the passenger side to remove the one mounting bracket hole.
Use the pry tool to get at the phillips head screw keeping the hatchback floor carpet anchored down.
Now, use the panel tool to remove the plastic retaining rings keeping the seat back carpet anchored to the floor.
The last thing holding the 40% seat back in is the center retainer. Use a 12mm to undo this bracket near the center. Remove the seat once you pull it out.
Once the 40% side is out, it will reveal this 12mm nut keeping the 60% side in. Remove it, and take the 60% side out.
Time to start reinstalling stuff!
Install the new 60% section in place. Start with the last bolt you just removed for the center bracket. Be sure to keep the plastic ring on the end of the center pin.
This is mostly reverse steps of the removal.
Installing the 40% section, put the bracket back in using the 12mm bolts you saved earlier.
Remember to put the carpet anchors back in for the seat backs.
Reinstall the hatch floor anchors
Next, install the (1) outer 12mm bolt for the passenger seat back bracket and (2) for the driver side.
(no pic)
Next, reinstall the side panels behind the side seat belts. This is a PITA in my opinion and the worst part of the whole job. It's hard to get the tabs aligned right. Just take your time.
(no pic)
Once finished, don't forget to install the (1) 10mm bolt on each side.
Next, reinstall the small sill panels
One last look at the old seat belts
Laying the new double buckle in place. See the original one with empty loop and the new replacement (04823-TGG-A00ZA)
Remove the old and install the new using the 14mm socket
Removed driver side buckle bolt
Now, combine the buckle from the new/used 60% section with the old buckle using the 14mm.
Pop the new/used rear bottom in place, and reinstall the 10mm retainer behind the driver side.
Looking good!
Final:
Before:
After:
Seat belt extender added to help with my son's booster on the driver rear (booster not pictured)
Came out well, I'm pleased. I hope this helps out the other family crew considering the R.