How do you completely remove the back seat?

[TheFrog]

I would like to temporarily remove the back seat to be able to carry a bit more luggage. I can see that the squab can be easily unhooked and taken out, but the seat back appears to be held in with bolts somewhere at the hinge. Is it an easy job to remove them?

[iichel]

yes.

the back rest is fixed in the middle with a bolt under a plastic hook

and at the outside it is fixed with a sort of a hook.
use a small screw driver to push the hook backwards (towards the boot) et voila

[TheFrog]

yes.

the back rest is fixed in the middle with a bolt under a plastic hook

and at the outside it is fixed with a sort of a hook.
use a small screw driver to push the hook backwards (towards the boot) et voila

Great, I will give it a go tomorrow. Many thanks

[TheFrog]

OK, I've done it, but I forgot about the stupid central seat belt, which is preventing me from removing the wider of the two seat backs

Never mind, I think I've made enough room. Thanks for your help.

[iichel]

that's a 16 or 17mm hex nut i believe

[TheFrog]

that's a 16 or 17mm hex nut i believe

Done it! It was actually an M10 star bolt - a pretty weird tool, which fortunately I had. I think this is only the second time I've used it since I bought it about 8 years ago!

Anyhow, my Polo is now a mini van ready for the holidays. Thanks for your help, iichel

[iichel]

no worrie mate, have a nice holiday. staying in france?