R1S middle row seat removal easier than expected and wow what a difference.

[RivianBlueSLC]

I looked around everywhere if anyone did this

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[brancky3]

I’m jealous! I wish I could do that with my R1T. Looks great!

 

[COdogman]

Great idea!

I had a Honda Element years ago and it was perfect for our dogs because the rear seats could either be removed or flipped up on the sides in just a few minutes. We threw a couple dog beds in there and they were traveling in style.

 

[UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan]

Great idea!

I had a Honda Element years ago and it was perfect for our dogs because the rear seats could either be removed or flipped up on the sides in just a few minutes. We threw a couple dog beds in there and they were traveling in style.

I did too! A '08 ES. Boring AF to drive but great little multi-purpose box of a vehicle. Went off-road with it too in Nevada on all-seasons. It took me as far as when ground clearance and traction wouldn't allow.

 

[DuoRivians]

Aftermarket captain’s chairs anyone? ?

 

[COdogman]

I did too! A '08 ES. Boring AF to drive but great little multi-purpose box of a vehicle. Went off-road with it too in Nevada on all-seasons. It took me as far as when ground clearance and traction wouldn't allow.

They sure were! Underpowered and it was like a barn in the wind, but it is still one of my favorite vehicles ever.

 

[mkennedy1996]

I looked around everywhere if anyone did this but couldn't find anything so ended up just going for it.. it was super easy just a single socket wrench and the seats came out super easy. 2 cables with quick connects unplugged and they stuff back down under the carpet and the hardest part of the whole thing really was just lifting them out of the truck. I have driven about 800 miles with them out already and no warnings, no errors, nothing. I put am outdoor rug in the back that kinda fits and is perfect for the dogs and goes over the bolts and bits.. I imagine could easily find a proper carpet to cover things if I wanted it to look a bit better. .

We have no kids but 3 dogs and after having the R1S for a month or so we always had that middle seat folded down before I took them out, and it always felt a bit high and was hard for the dogs to jump into. With that middle row out it dramatically changes the feeling inside the vehicle, it feels almost like a cargo van or a minivan so much room, and it a dream for loading stuff in and out as I do transport lots of random stuff every single day. And not that we ever have had any people in the back now the middle seat is gone i can imagine if we had kids or even adults riding back there it would be a whole better experience. I still cant figure out why they did half my vehicle in one interior and the other half another ( look at the back armrests ) but thats a story for another day.

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When removing the seats, does it appear possible to remove the middle section and leave seats on either side?

 

[FooF]

Glad to hear R1S does not complain about the seats being unplugged.
I think I am going to do 2nd and 3rd row and try to make storage for gear and full size spare under sleeping platform.

 

[Supratachophobia]

I looked around everywhere if anyone did this but couldn't find anything so ended up just going for it.. it was super easy just a single socket wrench and the seats came out super easy. 2 cables with quick connects unplugged and they stuff back down under the carpet and the hardest part of the whole thing really was just lifting them out of the truck. I have driven about 800 miles with them out already and no warnings, no errors, nothing. I put am outdoor rug in the back that kinda fits and is perfect for the dogs and goes over the bolts and bits.. I imagine could easily find a proper carpet to cover things if I wanted it to look a bit better. .

We have no kids but 3 dogs and after having the R1S for a month or so we always had that middle seat folded down before I took them out, and it always felt a bit high and was hard for the dogs to jump into. With that middle row out it dramatically changes the feeling inside the vehicle, it feels almost like a cargo van or a minivan so much room, and it a dream for loading stuff in and out as I do transport lots of random stuff every single day. And not that we ever have had any people in the back now the middle seat is gone i can imagine if we had kids or even adults riding back there it would be a whole better experience. I still cant figure out why they did half my vehicle in one interior and the other half another ( look at the back armrests ) but thats a story for another day.

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Serious question. Could you..... Install two front seats in the middle seat location and do a captains chair setup for the middle row? Even if the harness doesn't support the heat/cool option. The seat adjustments would still need to work though.

 

[Riviot]

I still cant figure out why they did half my vehicle in one interior and the other half another

Is one side forest green? I think this was a common R1S error in the beginning, pretty funny

When removing the seats, does it appear possible to remove the middle section and leave seats on either side?

This is what I imagined and was hoping for from the title

 

[usofrob]

I looked around everywhere if anyone did this but couldn't find anything so ended up just going for it.. it was super easy just a single socket wrench and the seats came out super easy. 2 cables with quick connects unplugged and they stuff back down under the carpet and the hardest part of the whole thing really was just lifting them out of the truck. I have driven about 800 miles with them out already and no warnings, no errors, nothing. I put am outdoor rug in the back that kinda fits and is perfect for the dogs and goes over the bolts and bits.. I imagine could easily find a proper carpet to cover things if I wanted it to look a bit better. .

We have no kids but 3 dogs and after having the R1S for a month or so we always had that middle seat folded down before I took them out, and it always felt a bit high and was hard for the dogs to jump into. With that middle row out it dramatically changes the feeling inside the vehicle, it feels almost like a cargo van or a minivan so much room, and it a dream for loading stuff in and out as I do transport lots of random stuff every single day. And not that we ever have had any people in the back now the middle seat is gone i can imagine if we had kids or even adults riding back there it would be a whole better experience. I still cant figure out why they did half my vehicle in one interior and the other half another ( look at the back armrests ) but thats a story for another day.

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Do the seat bottoms come out as one piece? Or maybe 1/3 and 2/3?

 

[jjswan33]

This is a sick idea, love it. I was having the same idea about an EV9 if I had bought one but just removing one of the captains chairs.

I am curious based on your work would it be possible to remove just half of the back seat, or is it connected?

 

[Ladiver]

Come on Captain’s Chair!!!!

 

[FooF]

Glad to hear R1S does not complain about the seats being unplugged.
I think I am going to do 2nd and 3rd row and try to make storage for gear and full size spare under sleeping platform.

Just removed 2nd row

 

[FooF]

This is a sick idea, love it. I was having the same idea about an EV9 if I had bought one but just removing one of the captains chairs.

I am curious based on your work would it be possible to remove just half of the back seat, or is it connected?

There is ground wire connecting the 2 half’s but looks like you could keep big half or small half

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