Metal seat back plate re-install 1980 FJ40

[wfd175]

The PO installed SOR seat covers on my 1980 40 prior to my purchase. He did not re-install the rear (front) seat metal backer plate or the headrests. I have both of the plates and headrests and the are in excellent cond.

Should I just line the plate up and poke around for the holes for the screws. What size are the screws/bolts?

I have reference photo's to assist in rough lining up of the plates. I can't seem to locate a seat recovering thread for a seat with the plates. I would be nice to see a photo of the rear frame of the seat where I'm going to be screwing into.

I'd like to just go for it, but I don't want to screw up the covers by poking around too much looking for the bolt holes.

Thanks for any guidance you can offer.

 

[alkarich]

You should be able to feel the holes through the fabric/vinyl. As for the screw size not sure, check Specter.

 

[Texx]

6mm screws on the seat back itself, sheet metal on the bottom looking up. Place the back tightly in place, probe, you'll find it. No biggy.