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Board Behind Driver Seat
Hey, LD gurus. I'm recarpeting the cab and I have a question rearding the vertical board behind the driver seat. It's just a carpeted piece of 1/2" plywood. What's it for? I'd like to just do away with it. Thanks.
jor
09 27' MB
10  Suby Forester
Re: Board Behind Driver Seat
Reply #1 –
I took mine out for a recarpeting job, and didn't put it back.

It did leave a view of the control boxes for the levelers that are located under the drivers seat.   I fixed that with a piece of fabric to make a sort of curtain/cover.  

I highly recommend putting in some sound deadening on the floor while you have things apart.   It made a big difference in sound/heat/comfort for longer drives.  

Rich
2003 MB
Re: Board Behind Driver Seat
Reply #2 –
For reference, my 2017 doesn’t have that piece.  I’m thinking it doesn’t serve much purpose.
Greg & Victoria
2017 Mid-Bath  “Nocona” towing a manual 2015 Forester
Previously a 1985 TK
SKP #61264
Re: Board Behind Driver Seat
Reply #3 –
Well, it defines the rearward translation of the seat and keeps stuff from migrating under it to jam the mechanism and cause a problem. Probably wise to keep it.

Steve
2004 FL
2013 Honda Fit
Re: Board Behind Driver Seat
Reply #5 –
Quote from: Steve  - 
Well, it defines the rearward translation of the seat and keeps stuff from migrating under it to jam the mechanism and cause a problem. Probably wise to keep it.

Steve, I took it out for my photo above but I keep a large rolled up towel under the back of the seat to keep stuff from going under there, mostly one of our cats that likes tight places!
Greg & Victoria
2017 Mid-Bath  “Nocona” towing a manual 2015 Forester
Previously a 1985 TK
SKP #61264
Re: Board Behind Driver Seat
Reply #6 –
Thank, guys. I like to keep things very accessible so I'm not going to replace it.

Rich, I am adding a layer of heat/sound insulation.
jor
09 27' MB
10  Suby Forester