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Fiat Idea Factory Service Manual (2003-2012)17 · Body fittings
17 · Body & interior

Introduction - REAR SEATS

Make
Fiat
Model
Idea Factory Service Manual
Year
2003–2012
Section
Rear seats › Introduction - REAR SEATS
Body fittingsIntroduction - REAR SEATS

Introduction - REAR SEATS

The modular folding seat (cushion 60/40%, backrest 40/20/40%) is fitted as standard.

On all versions except the Actual, the rear seat that can be adjusted lengthwise to allow the volume of the load carrying compartment to be increased from 315 lt to 412 lt without folding the seat and with the luggage compartment protected from prying eyes by the extending rear parcel shelf is fitted as standard.

In addition, in the fully retracted position with the backrest reclined to 60°, in conjunction with the table front configuration, it is possible to create an almost fully extended 'relax' position.

The structure of the backrests is designed to guarantee maximum safety for the occupants, in all impact conditions, also providing protection against items being propelled forward from the luggage compartment.

The rear cushions provide an effective antisubmarining structure.

The upholstery for the front seats is comfortable thanks to a load bearing solution (the parameter that measures the capacity of the upholstery to yield under the weight of the body) that is differentiated according to the area of the seat.

The main prerogatives are listed below:

  • Number of homologated seats: 3
  • Split cushion 40/60;
  • Split backrest 40/20/40;
  • Adjustable backrest (Max. 60°);
  • Sliding seat (travel: 140 mm) with controls that can be operated from both inside the vehicle and the luggage compartment;
  • Free packaging;
  • 3 Z adjustable head restraints;
  • 20% equipped module;
  • 20% folding (plastic levers and tape in luggage compartment)
  • Lengthwise adjustment that can be activated from the luggage compartment (tape to be pulled)
  • Seat release that can be operated from the luggage compartment (tape to be pulled)

Front and rear lengthwise adjustment

Operate the arc under the cushion

Front and rear backrest adjustment

Operate the lever between the cushion and the backrest (tunnel side) for the front seats and the door side for the rear seats.

20% folding - Table

Release the 20% section and fold over on the cushion using the plastic levers

Front and rear head restraint vertical adjustment

Raise the head restraint without releasing the adjustment control.

Lower the head restraint, releasing it using the button on the bush. Lock, releasing the button.

Front backrest table folding

Extract the head restraint from the guide

Operate the lever between the cushion and the backrest (tunnel side)

Release the lever to lock the backrest

Relax position

Fold the front seat (1)

Push the front seat backwards (2)

Push the rear seat forwards (3)

Remove the rear parcel shelf

Tilt the rear seat backrest (4)

Introduction - REAR SEATS

20% part folding - Long load

Lower the 20% section using the tape control which can be reached from the load carrying compartment

Rear seat table folding

(40% and 60% independent sections)

Remove the rear parcel shelf

Lower the backrest on the cushion, using the linkage that can be operated from the rear compartment

Rear seat lengthwise adjustment

(40% and 60% independent sections)

Move the rear seat lengthwise using the tape.

Total extension of load carrying compartment

(40% and 60% independent sections)

Remove the rear parcel shelf

Pull the rear seat backwards using the tape

Lower the backrest onto the cushion using the linkage that can be operated from the rear compartment

Release the cushion using the tape

Fold the section over.

General view

Introduction - REAR SEATS

1 - Side head restraint

2 - Backrest partition 20%, can be folded individually

3 - Cushion partition 60%, lengthwise sliding

4 - Cushion partition 40%, lengthwise sliding

5 - Backrest frame

6 - Backrest angle control lever (max 60°)

7 - Shock absorber for free folding

8 - Lengthwise sliding guides

9 - Lengthwise sliding control arc

10 - Cushion frame

11 - Free position

Parts & tools for this job For 2003 Fiat Idea

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