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1997 252 Bow backrest removal

Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2021 2:09 pm
by andy7684
97 252.
I would like to remove the seat backrest in the bow. It is the backrest with the ebroidered cobalt logo right below the windshield on the Starboard side.
I went into the head/storage area and removed the panel on the back wall, which revealed about 4 or 5 bolts that I removed. It loosened the seat, but it still seems to be held by something at the top edge.
Am I just missing a hidden bolt or maybe another fastener accessible from some other area?
I am going back to see if it is simple as sliding off some rail.
Appreciate any ideas.

Re: 1997 252 Bow backrest removal

Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2021 11:46 pm
by xlint89
There was no rail on mine. It was just 6 screws I want to say that held it in place? (I had mine off over the summer and am already forgetting)

Chances are you're just missing 1 or 2.'

If it's still holding up near the top, you may have a couple screws hidden behind the head liner.

Re: 1997 252 Bow backrest removal

Posted: Sun Jan 31, 2021 10:26 am
by andy7684
Thanks for the tips. Yes, about 6 more screws under the liner.

Re: 1997 252 Bow backrest removal

Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2021 10:54 am
by akorcovelos
You mean port side?

Re: 1997 252 Bow backrest removal

Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2021 1:09 pm
by Big Block Power
akorcovelos wrote: Mon Feb 01, 2021 10:54 am You mean port side?
Or the right side😂

Re: 1997 252 Bow backrest removal

Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2021 6:50 pm
by xlint89
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