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: Can you convert a R55 3 seat rear to a 2 seat and fit R56 seats?


andystarks
May 11th, 2012, 12:49 AM
Hi folks,

I am about to get a R55 Clubman with the 3 seated rear bench. The interior has the rooster red colour line but only the Cosmos cloth seats. I want to upgrade to either half or full leather seats.

I've read that you can fit a R56 seat set to a R55. Obviously to make that work I need to know if the 3 seater bench can be swapped for the 2 seater from a R56.

I assume the outer seat belts will be the same and I will have to scrap the middle one. Can the 2 buckles from a R56 be fitted safely. Other than that I have no idea if it's even possible or safe.

Any advice would be much appreciated.

Cheers

Andy