Installing rear seat in 07 Panel
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Joined: 01-09-2007
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From: SE USA
You asked for pics, HHR_Style has them & a great How-To here:
https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/how-tutorial-library-21/install-rear-seat-panel-26817/
https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/how-tutorial-library-21/install-rear-seat-panel-26817/
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Joined: 06-13-2010
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From: IL.
Thanks I had found and saved that one, but its still not Complete.
I don't see the piece that goes behind the seat that fills a gap?
Maybe someone who bought everything has it all listed on their reciept?
like I said, I called and talked to a Local junk yard and they were 1)Expensive. and 2) Had no clue whats involved.
I do, years ago I was a Body & Fender Combo Man, but not being able to go out of state an Point and say I need this that and that too and toss in that too, I was hoping someone layed out all trhge partys they got and took pics of them before their install.
I could then ermail them saying I need all this as a Whole, How much?
And AVOID getting a wrong color, or missing something.
Thanks
I don't see the piece that goes behind the seat that fills a gap?
Maybe someone who bought everything has it all listed on their reciept?
like I said, I called and talked to a Local junk yard and they were 1)Expensive. and 2) Had no clue whats involved.
I do, years ago I was a Body & Fender Combo Man, but not being able to go out of state an Point and say I need this that and that too and toss in that too, I was hoping someone layed out all trhge partys they got and took pics of them before their install.
I could then ermail them saying I need all this as a Whole, How much?
And AVOID getting a wrong color, or missing something.
Thanks
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Joined: 08-12-2008
Posts: 165
From: South Jersey
I don't have pics, but one thing I remember was they had a problem getting the seatbelt bolts out because they were, apparently, put in with red Locktite. They warmed them up with a propane torch and they came out easily. I recall there were spacers along with these bolts. I'll try to get a pic of that little storage bin behind the seat (although it's installed). It was just attached with some screws. Mine, and I guess all of them, already had the carpet installed. Some have said they had to re-tap some of the holes; I didn't have to do that for any of them. Hope this helps.
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Joined: 06-13-2010
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From: IL.
Thanks.
The prices guys here have gotten compared to what I was Quoated, even with shipping will be cheaper for me to find them out of my area.
I thought sending pics of everything I need to do the job would Eliminate not getting exactly what I want, and Delays waiting on other parts to ship later.
Thanks again for the help.
The prices guys here have gotten compared to what I was Quoated, even with shipping will be cheaper for me to find them out of my area.
I thought sending pics of everything I need to do the job would Eliminate not getting exactly what I want, and Delays waiting on other parts to ship later.
Thanks again for the help.
Joined: 07-21-2008
Posts: 1
From: Vegas
After a year of debating I'm finally going to get the backseat for my panel. I found a good shape backseat. With belts out of state and luckily near where my brother lives he's going to see if they have the storage box for behind the seat. Fingers crossed. I am going to install the seat but I'm having a shop install the seatbelts since ill have a car seat and don't want to screw it up
Joined: 11-17-2012
Posts: 5
From: Los Angeles
How to tap the holes for the rear seat belts?
Just finished putting in the rear seat on mine. Thanks for the post. It helped when getting everything ready and not having to hunt tools. The only thing that sucked was tapping the holes for the seat belts (and taking my stereo apart to get the rear panel out) I did forget to get the little storage bin behind the seat, headed to the wrecking yard on Monday to pick it up. I got seat, belts and all mounting hardware for $200.
How exactly did you tap the holes for the rear seat belts in your HHR? Tap bit? type, size etc.,, Any pics? Would appreciate the info.
Joined: 11-17-2012
Posts: 5
From: Los Angeles
Hello, Can you tell me how many spacers and the thickness of the spacers that I need for the rear seat belts? I purchased the seat belts from a salvage yard but they didn't have the bolts or spacers. They have been previously removed from the vehicle and who ever took them out didn't feel the need to save the bolts & spacers. Chevy tells me I have to purchase the seat belts in order to get the bolts and spacers. I know I can probably come up with the bolts & spacers somewhere but I don't know how thick the spacers need to be and which bolts need to be spaced out. Can you help me?
Did you find out how many spacers are needed as well as the amount?
Joined: 11-17-2012
Posts: 5
From: Los Angeles
How did you tap the holes for the upper and lower seat belt bolts? I am having to do the same. Special tap bolt bit? Brand, type? Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Oh, and how many spacers were needed if any for each boltdown? I only received two for my set. I think I may need more.