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Doc
 


Member Since: 17 Jan 2008
Location: New Hampshire
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United States 2007 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Java BlackDiscovery 3
Fitting rear seats

Hi Guys

My 05 HSE did not come with the two rear seats fitted. The seat well is there but I have a foam insert with the jack and other tools covered by a plywood lid which is trimmed in the standard LR carpeting I am now keen to turn my D3 into a seven seater.

Does anyone have some advice for me on converting to a seven seater? I assume that the rear seat just bolt in but I am concerned about how difficult it will be to fit the seat belts.

Secondly, I am in the market for a set of used rear seats (black trim) and seat belts.

Thanks
Doc D3 2005 HSE V8 model, snorkel, nudge bar, uprated tow hitch (12T), Goodyear Wrangler MTR (MT) tyres, National Luna battery box, Outback roof-rack, Takla seat covers.  
Post #76096213th Feb 2011 5:44 am
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gbl120755
 


Member Since: 29 Mar 2008
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Australia 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Chawton WhiteDiscovery 3

Doc

I took my rear seats out a couple of years ago when I fitted a set of black widow drawers.
It was relatively easy, half a dozen bolts and that was it. The seat belts are part of the seat not a separate item.
One warning though - the seat (one conjoined pair) are heavy. It will take two of you to lift it into place.

Sorry I cannot assist with a seat as mine are the cloth type (2005 SE).

Good luck

Grahame 2005 SE TDV6, white; remapped to 185Kw; Black widow drawers & cargo barrier; underbody radiator guard; Mitchell bros tow hitch; rhino roof racks; Traxide duel battery system; GME 3440 UHF; Alpine W502 entertainment unit with front & rear camera, HiTv GPS & Hema off-road maps.  
Post #76096513th Feb 2011 5:59 am
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Doc
 


Member Since: 17 Jan 2008
Location: New Hampshire
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United States 2007 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Java BlackDiscovery 3

Thanks Grahame, the fitting sounds quite easy. Just have to see how strong SWAMBO is Mr. Green

I will continue to search for a set of seats! D3 2005 HSE V8 model, snorkel, nudge bar, uprated tow hitch (12T), Goodyear Wrangler MTR (MT) tyres, National Luna battery box, Outback roof-rack, Takla seat covers.  
Post #76096613th Feb 2011 6:04 am
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Bushwanderer
 


Member Since: 27 Nov 2007
Location: Northern Rivers, NSW, Australia
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Australia 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Manual Buckingham BlueDiscovery 3

Hi Doc,
An important point is that the 2nd row seats are different between the 5- and 7-seaters. As you will see, the 5-seater set is in two sections, while that for the 7-seater is in three.

Am I right in believing that you have air suspension? If not, 7 seats is NOT an option.

HTH,
Peter The Bearded Dragon  
Post #76100313th Feb 2011 9:32 am
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Doc
 


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Hi Peter, I have the air suspension model (HSE) and the middle row of seats consist of three separate seats. Therefore it looks like converting the vehicle to a seven seater is a viable option Thumbs Up
Thanks
Doc D3 2005 HSE V8 model, snorkel, nudge bar, uprated tow hitch (12T), Goodyear Wrangler MTR (MT) tyres, National Luna battery box, Outback roof-rack, Takla seat covers.  
Post #76129613th Feb 2011 10:31 pm
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BUDD05
 


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Hi Doc,

Just fitted the rear seats back into my 06 HSE, quite easy, but you will need 2 people as the rear seats are flexible in
the middle.
The wife helped me so they are not that heavy just a bit awkward.

Tim 2006 D3 HSE  
Post #76133914th Feb 2011 5:57 am
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Doc
 


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Thanks Tim, I am now more confident that it will be a relatively easy job. Thumbs Up D3 2005 HSE V8 model, snorkel, nudge bar, uprated tow hitch (12T), Goodyear Wrangler MTR (MT) tyres, National Luna battery box, Outback roof-rack, Takla seat covers.  
Post #76134314th Feb 2011 6:24 am
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Discoeast
 


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Doc, just a heads up, you may want to check if the threaded bolt holes
are there first, if memory serves me right, the side holes are boxed in,
so the normal bolt and nut will not work there. Also the centre mount
may require some sort of support/reinforcing plate from the bottom
side to prevent bolts pulling through the floor plate. Hope the luck's
on your side Thumbs Up D3 bullbar-spots-roof rack with spots-ladder-long range tank-swing out spare wheel carrier- upgraded tow bar-dash console-internal water tank-duel awnings-drawer system & T T.  
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wvlenthe
 


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I would expect the 2nd row is divided into 3 parts in the 7-seater to allow easier access to the 3rd row from both sides. It could also be that the smaller part of the 2nd row doesn't rotate forward in the 5-seater but I'm not sure.

For people with original 5 seaters it could be worth it checking this; if you are willing to live with the fact that the 3rd row seats are accessible only from one side, a 5-seater could be converted I suppose.

Wiljo D3 V8 HSE Auto in Zermatt silver - driveway version gone but not forgotten, only the living room cupboard version remains  
Post #76134914th Feb 2011 7:37 am
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Doc
 


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Hi Discoeast, good point about the bolt holes and central support. I will pull out the foam insert and lid later in the week and have a look.

Hi Wiljo, my middle seats (3 separate ones) rotate the same as the 7-seater model. I had a 7-seater TDV6 last year. D3 2005 HSE V8 model, snorkel, nudge bar, uprated tow hitch (12T), Goodyear Wrangler MTR (MT) tyres, National Luna battery box, Outback roof-rack, Takla seat covers.  
Post #76135814th Feb 2011 8:48 am
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gbl120755 wrote:
Doc

...It was relatively easy, half a dozen bolts and that was it. The seat belts are part of the seat not a separate item.
One...


Not in mine - I have an MY08 and the third row seat belts come from the rear pillar, and not attached to the seat until they are done up.



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The holes will be there but most probably not threaded so just run a 10mm tap through them Thumbs Up no need for nuts. I can resist everything except TEMPTATION
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Post #76290917th Feb 2011 11:39 am
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Doc
 


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Hi Dan W, you are right about the belt attached point and this applies to all models D3 2005 HSE V8 model, snorkel, nudge bar, uprated tow hitch (12T), Goodyear Wrangler MTR (MT) tyres, National Luna battery box, Outback roof-rack, Takla seat covers.  
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