It may happen that the Renault Duster driver's seat needs to be dismantled. For washing, repairing, replacing the upholstery or cover, washing the interior, etc. For such precedents, a seat dismantling system has been developed. However, not everyone knows how to do it. In order not to waste time on a disembodied search for "that very hook", check out our material. In addition, in the article we will analyze the disassembly of the entire cabin.
How to remove the driver's seat in a Renault Duster
Algorithm for removing the driver's seat:
The passenger seat is removed in the same way.
Removing rear seats
The Renault sofa is easy to remove. It is enough to lift it from the back at an angle and pull it up. You don't need to unscrew anything. With the backs you have to tinker a little in this order:
- unscrew the seat belts;
- unscrew the bolts in the corners at the bottom;
- remove the back from the shaft.
Then assemble everything in reverse order.
Increasing the space in the trunk
One of the distinguishing features of the popular crossover Renault Duster is a roomy trunk. Folding down the rear seats triples the space. It can not only be used to transport goods, but it is also an excellent double seat for two people, and if with a child, then for three. You can easily go on a trip without a tent.
The new Renault Duster, which goes on sale in 2017, will have
the trunk is even larger and an optional third row of seats.
To increase the Renault trunk space:
This is the standard position of the Renault Duster backs, which is unlikely to suit you, because the backs do not fold out flush with the bottom of the trunk.
In order to form a single plane, the procedure should be complicated:
- move the front seats all the way forward;
- raise the sofa from the back by 40 degrees;
- remove the sofa, pay attention to the steel petals, they should easily come out of the sockets.
- lower the rear seat back
- put the sofa on the headrests;
- adjust the rear seat if necessary.
There is one nuance. Look under the folded back of the Renault Duster seat from the side of the door. The back hangs in the air. It is advisable to cut out coasters for it from foam, which you can carry with you and use if necessary.
If the chairs creak
Squeaking in the Duster is not considered a breakdown, but this sound can annoy many car owners and passengers. Squeaking occurs due to the friction of elements made of plastic, leather or other finishing materials against each other or against metal parts.
If the Renault Duster seat creaks in the lower position, then it is enough to apply graphite grease to the seat slide. At the same time process the lifting mechanism. If the creak remains, you need to remove the chair and inspect it. Especially carefully on the sides. Places that create squeaks can give themselves away with shine or scuffs.
Most often, in Dusters, a creak appears after a short run, and its source is under the seat of the Renault seat. To eliminate unpleasant sound, the chair must be removed and turned over. At the bottom of the seat, on the side, there are springs. They rub against the upholstery loop. This can be seen from the polished area on the spring.
To eliminate the creak, it is enough to isolate the spring with a rubber gasket. To do this, take a hose of suitable length and diameter, cut it lengthwise, put it on a spring and fix it with plastic clamps.
Another popular cause of Renault squeak is in the back of the chair. It will have to be opened. Inside is foamed polyurethane, which must be treated with anti-creak powder. It is green or blue. If it is not there or not enough, then Renault saved money, and you need to refine it. In theory, in this case there should be a warranty replacement of the chair, but here, how can you negotiate with the dealer.
The fastening of the Renault seat belt retainer can also creak, creating a “cricket” effect. Spray it with WD and forget for a while.
The next Renault Duster II model will have a third row of seats - more creaking and work.
And what is the result?
A little skill, a few days of work and the Renault Duster interior can be unified for different situations, increasing comfort.
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Salon Renault Duster corresponds to the concept - a budget car. Materials, plastic is not of very good quality, but everything fits clearly. By the way, Renault Duster even has a version with a leather interior, however, there is no special comfort waiting for you, everything is spartan simple.
In the front seats, I would like more lateral support. And the height adjustment of the driver's seat could be more understandable and comfortable. The driving position itself requires fine tuning; without this, you will not get any comfort while driving. At the rear, the Renault Duster interior is quite spacious. The high ceilings create a sense of comfort. Further photo salon Renault Duster.
With a crossover length of only 4315 mm, the wheelbase that determines the space inside the cabin is 2673 mm, the width of the car is 1822 mm. Inside the Renault Duster cabin, the following dimensions are -
Legroom for rear seat passengers 183 mm
Cabin width at the level of the elbows in the front seats 1411 mm
at the level of the elbows in the rear seats 1438 mm
at shoulder level on the front seats 1387 mm
at shoulder level in the rear seats 1400 mm
The distance from the top of the doorway to the front seat cushions is 907 mm, to the rear seat cushions 895 mm.
Photo of the linear dimensions of the Renault Duster interior further.
As for the luggage compartment of the Renault Duster, the volume of the front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive versions is different.
The volume of the luggage compartment for versions 4x2 / 4x4 is 475 liters / 408 liters. With the rear seat folded down - 1636 liters and 1570 liters, respectively. The internal width between the wheel arches in the trunk is 1002 mm. Loading length with the rear seat unfolded 992 mm. And the length with the rear seat folded down is 1760 mm.
It is worth noting that a large amount of usable space in the trunk is occupied by a spare wheel located under the floor of the luggage compartment. In addition, the rear seats in the Renault Duster do not fold into a flat floor, and this fact further reduces the potential useful volume of interior space.
It may happen that the Renault Duster driver's seat needs to be dismantled. For washing, repairing, replacing the upholstery or cover, washing the interior, etc.
Algorithm for removing the driver's seat:
- move the driver's seat back to the end;
- unscrew the four screws that secure the chair to the skids with a TORX T40 tip;
- if the seat is heated, then carefully remove it and disconnect the connector, to do this, insert a thin screwdriver under the black flag, lift the latch and disconnect;
- remove the clip that holds the cable and remove the seats from the passenger compartment;
The passenger seat is removed in the same way.
Removing rear seats
The Renault sofa is easy to remove. It is enough to lift it from the back at an angle and pull it up. You don't need to unscrew anything. With the backs you have to tinker a little in this order:
- unscrew the seat belts;
- unscrew the bolts in the corners at the bottom;
- remove the back from the shaft.
- collect everything in reverse order.
Increasing the space in the trunk
One of the distinguishing features of the popular crossover Renault Duster is a roomy trunk. Folding down the rear seats triples the space. It can not only be used to transport goods, but it is also an excellent double seat for two people, and if with a child, then for three. You can easily go on a trip without a tent.
The new Renault Duster, which goes on sale in 2017, will have an even larger trunk and an optional third row of seats.
To increase the Renault trunk space:
- move the front seats all the way forward;
- insert the seat belt buckles into the appropriate slots;
- lower the head restraints;
- press the button at the top of the back;
- lower your back.
This is the standard position of the Renault Duster backs, which is unlikely to suit you, because the backs do not fold out flush with the bottom of the trunk.
In order to form a single plane, the procedure should be complicated:
- move the front seats all the way forward;
- raise the sofa from the back by 40 degrees;
- remove the sofa, pay attention to the steel petals, they should easily come out of the sockets.
- lower the rear seat back
- put the sofa on the headrests;
- adjust the rear seat if necessary.
There is one nuance. Look under the folded back of the Renault Duster seat from the side of the door. The back hangs in the air. It is advisable to cut out coasters for it from foam, which you can carry with you and use if necessary.
If the chairs creak
Squeaking in the Duster is not considered a breakdown, but this sound can annoy many car owners and passengers. Squeaking occurs due to the friction of elements made of plastic, leather or other finishing materials against each other or against metal parts.
If the Renault Duster seat creaks in the lower position, then it is enough to apply graphite grease to the seat slide. At the same time process the lifting mechanism. If the creak remains, you need to remove the chair and inspect it. Especially carefully on the sides. Places that create squeaks can give themselves away with shine or scuffs.
Most often, in Dusters, a creak appears after a short run, and its source is under the seat of the Renault seat. To eliminate unpleasant sound, the chair must be removed and turned over. At the bottom of the seat, on the side, there are springs. They rub against the upholstery loop. This can be seen from the polished area on the spring.
To eliminate the creak, it is enough to isolate the spring with a rubber gasket. To do this, take a hose of suitable length and diameter, cut it lengthwise, put it on a spring and fix it with plastic clamps.
Another popular cause of Renault squeak is in the back of the chair. It will have to be opened. Inside is foamed polyurethane, which must be treated with anti-creak powder. It is green or blue. If it is not there or not enough, then Renault saved money, and you need to refine it. In theory, in this case there should be a warranty replacement of the chair, but here, how can you negotiate with the dealer.
The fastening of the Renault seat belt retainer can also creak, creating a “cricket” effect. Spray it with WD and forget for a while.
The next Renault Duster II model will have a third row of seats - more creaking and work.
Chair covers
All Renault Duster trim levels, except for the top one, have seats upholstered in textiles. Not the most practical item. It gets dirty quickly and is hard to wash, and eventually wipes off. Therefore, many Duster owners buy seat covers and are faced with the problem of how to dress them.
Covers are not capes, so you have to work hard and dismantle the chairs. It is not necessary to completely remove the second row seats.
If an airbag is packed in the backs of the Renault Duster seats, be sure to disconnect the negative battery terminal and rest for at least 10 minutes.
- remove the backrest adjustment knob by prying it with a screwdriver;
- unhook the five rings securing the backrest upholstery at the bottom;
- pull the cover on the harness and hook the hooks to the springs;
- tighten the “noose” cord and fix its end where it is convenient for you;
- remove the head restraints and pull the cover over the back;
- from below, hook all the tails to the springs and fasten the standard upholstery rings into place.
In the back row of Duster seats, it is enough to remove the sofas. The backs may not be removed. When stretching and smoothing the covers, pull on the material, and use the fasteners to fix it.
Many modern crossovers have the function of folding rear seats. Renault Duster has not bypassed this technology either. This function expands the rear space of the car for carrying cargo, and is also very useful for outdoor recreation.
The seats are laid out quite simply and any motorist can cope with this task. Let's see how it's done:
There is nothing difficult in the process itself, and folding the backs of the rear seats on the Duster is quite simple even for a woman.
Backrest transformation options
What are folding rear seats for?
There are many reasons why the Renault Duster has comfortable folding seats. Let's consider the main ones:
- Cargo transportation. If you expand the seats on the crossover, then the volume of the luggage compartment increases three times. This is very convenient if you need to load bulky items. Also, by folding the rear seats, you can increase the length of the trunk, which will allow you to carry longer loads that do not fit normally.
- The second positive aspect of folding rear seats is that when traveling on vacation, it becomes possible relax in the car and don't bring a tent with you. It is usually calculated that there are two adults plus one children's beds. But, as practice shows, three adults of average build feel great.
- Folding seats indispensable for fishing
. A fully enclosed car protects against insects, especially mosquitoes, so you can rest without fear that bites will remain on your body. If the night is hot and you want to open the window, then there are special mosquito nets with which you can protect yourself.
If you are small in stature, then there is enough space in the cabin to sleep, you can not lay out the backs of the rear seats
These are the positives of folding seats, but there is also one negative:
- When transporting goods with folding rear seats, the number of seats in the car is reduced. That is, only the front ones remain: the driver and front passenger.
Removing seats on Renault Duster
There are times when motorists need to dismantle the back seat in the car. Its dismantling is not difficult, since special knowledge and skills are not needed. Renault Duster was no exception in this case. Removing the rear seat on it is quite simple with a minimal set of tools.
Reasons for dismantling the seat
There are several reasons why the need to dismantle the rear seat comes. Let's consider for what exactly:
- Material damage. This happens quite rarely. This is mainly the fault of passengers who smoke or children who accidentally damaged the fabric or leather surface.
- Cleaning the seat and back. Passengers in the back row, on long trips, eat on the go or just have a snack, while an accidental drop of ketchup or other substance may remain on the surface of the material and can only be removed if the seat is dismantled.
- Many drivers like to haul liquids and building materials in the back seat. But, there are cases when they crumble or spill, which leads to clogging of the material. Also, they penetrate deep into the structure of the surface and can no longer be removed by simple methods, and the dismantling of the seats is necessary.
- This pasting noise vibration isolation. In order to silence the car, you have to remove all the elements, including the rear sofa.
- The last reason why you need to remove the rear seat is This is an accident repair. Often this happens if the car was hit hard in the rear and the side members were deformed. Also, in case of side impacts to the rear doors, it may be necessary to remove the rear seat.
Seat removal process
The video shows the process of removing the seats:
The process of removing the seats on the Renault Duster is quite simple, since the design is not complicated. Consider step by step how the dismantling takes place:
Thus, the rear seats are being dismantled. If it didn’t work out, then unscrew all the mounting bolts from the trunk and only then proceed to dismantle the seat. Removing the seat is carried out using two keys - 16 and 17. There is nothing complicated in the described process and you can do it yourself. If it is not clear how the operations are carried out, you should watch the video, where everything is shown quite clearly and clearly.
conclusions
The function of folding rear seats on the Renault Duster is a very useful feature, not only for work, but also for leisure. With the backrest unfolded, the volume of the luggage compartment will be three times larger, and the length will be almost 70cm, respectively.
Duster seats are quite high quality and comfortable. The Duster seat can be folded out - in this form they form a comfortable place to relax and sleep, on cars in some trim levels heating is provided. However, some car owners prefer to replace the regular Duster seat with a luxury seat or a seat from other car models. The main problems of regular Renault Duster seats are the need to turn the turntable to change the position of the seats and poor fixation of the adjusted back position.
Front seats Duster
Duster seats can be called cozy and practical, they perfectly hold the landing, perform well in corners and during braking. In a Renault Duster car, it is possible to organize a full-fledged sleeping place. To do this, the front seats move forward.
A common problem with Duster front seats is creaking at the bottom. This problem is easily eliminated by applying graphite grease to the seat slide and lift mechanism. If there is a rattling in the headrest, its mount must be treated with silicone grease.
Duster front seat replacement:
Move the front seats back, unscrew the 2 screws of the skids using a TORX T40 wrench
Move the seats back and unscrew the 2 rear screws in the same way
If the seat is equipped with heating, it is necessary to remove the retainer from the heating connector
Disconnect the connector, remove the clip from the wiring harness and carefully pull out the seat
Rear seats Duster
During the arrangement of a berth in a Duster car, the rear seats fold out. Also folded rear seats allow you to increase the volume of the trunk up to 1600 liters.
Heated seats Duster
Heated seats Renault Duster is available in a car of any configuration. Seat heating is a popular option today, without which many motorists simply cannot imagine a modern car (especially in the harsh Russian climate).
If a failure occurs in the seat heating mechanism, it is easy to fix it on your own or by contacting a specialized service. For example, if the heated rear seats do not work, while the front seats heat up well, it can be concluded that there has been a break in the conductive cable. You can restore it by contacting a dealer or a car service. If all Duster seats do not warm up, and besides, the cigarette lighter does not work, a blown fuse may be the cause. The fuse box is located on the left under the hood; in case of this breakdown, it will be necessary to replace the F16 part with a rating of 15A.
The seats are an important part of the car interior, they are responsible for the comfort and safety of the driver and his passengers on the road. You can buy Renault Duster seats, as well as additional parts for them - a heating system, covers, etc. - in our online store.
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