Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Fiat
01 Introduction02 Engine03 Fuel system04 Ignition system05 Cooling system06 Clutch07 Gearbox and differential08 Rear suspension and wheels09 Front suspension and hubs10 Steering11 Brakes12 Electrical equipment13 Bodywork14 Technical data and wiring diagrams
Fiat 500 Classic Workshop Manual (1957-1975)13 · Bodywork
13 · Body & interior

Seats

Make
Fiat
Model
500 Classic Workshop Manual
Year
1957–1975
Section
Seats › Seats
BodyworkSeats

Seats

Front seats

The front bucket seats comprise a one-piece tubular frame covered with imitation leather or cloth padded NOTE—The car may be also equipped, optionally, with a heating booster as shown in FIG 12:19 cushion and back rest. A number of rubber straps are hooked across the frame under the cushion and in a sheath covering on the seat back.

Diagrammatic view of car heating system
FIG 12:18 Diagrammatic view of car heating system
Key to Fig 12:18
1Thermostat controlling shutter
2Shutter, engine cooling air outlet
3Lever, heater hand control
4Warm air outlet slots
5Demister valve control knobs
6Windshield demister diffusers

The bottom of the front seat frame ends are provided with sliding guides which run in guide rails attached to the floor. The sliding guides are pivoted on the frame tubes to allow for forward tilting of the seats giving better access to the rear compartment. Two rubber pads provide cushioning of the seat frame on the guide rails as shown in FIG 12:11. The control lever for seat adjustment is fitted in the frame righthand tube to permit unlocking of the seats so that they may be adjusted to individual drivers requirements.

Rear seats (Sedan)

The rear seat comprises of a foam rubber cushion and back. The seat back is cemented to the rear floor and body shell bulkhead. The rear seat lining is of fabric and imitation leather. The seat lining is held in place by four self-tapping screws, two of which secure the floor below the back window and two the lining at the base of the back rest. Included with the seat assembly is a masonite floor which is fitted below the rear window.

Rear Seat (Station Wagon)

The rear seat back rest is pivoted at the base of its frame so that it can be folded down to form a load platform surface. In the upright position it is retained in place by two brackets mounted on either side of the body below the side windows.

Parts & tools for this job For 1957 Fiat 500 Classic

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