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Converting the 240Z Passenger Seat in a Reclining Seat

 

 I found a need to convert my  Passenger Seat into a Reclining Seat to gain additional Space.   I know later models of 

Z cars 2 PLus 2 need to have Folding Seats to allow additional passengers into the Rear Passenger Compartment.

So i removed the Factory Seat Tilting Mechanism and examined carefully.  The mechanism consists of a Tilting Cam that 

limited the Seat Tilt to 15 degrees.  A Steel  Center Pin, in this case, operated as a Pivot Pin.   So, removing the Cam and 

removing the Two Steel Pins should allow the Full Tilting of the Seat Back.  First, Both Steel Rivit Pins had to be removed.

A 4 1/2" Rear Angle Grinder with a Gringing Wheel  was utilized to remove the pins from both brackets.

 

Grinding the Rivet Heads off with Grinder

 

 

Removing the Two Steel Pins-see Blue Arrows

 

 

 

Internal Parts of the Seat Brackets 

 

Two Removed Rivets, Limiting Cam, and Outside Plastic Knob

Weld two 12mmx 1.25 nuts to the Bracket Arms

 

Amazon sells the new Plastic Knobs with 8mm x 1.25 x 30mm for $15.

They come in a pack of Four Knobs but you only need Two per Side unless you convert the Drivers Seat too.

 

Insert One Knob in the Center threaded  hole  to Lock the Seat in Upright Position.

And Another Knob inserted in Center Hole for other side.

 

 

Seat Folded Flat with both Knobs Removed-Maximum Space Available.

 

With Both Knobs Inserted ,  Seat in Normal Position

 

 

With Both Knobs Removed- Laying Back -Sleeping Position is possible.

 

With Seat in Folded Position- There enough Space to Several 8 Foot Pieces of Lumber in your Z now.

 

i hope this project will make your Z more useful and comfortable.