fire extinguisher

[mobytoby]

I need to install a fire extinguisher for a rally. I found one mfg by Brey-Krause that looks worthwhile. Their installation instructions start with " Step 1. Remove seat from vehicle". Is this as easy as it sounds or is it going to be difficult? Is there another fire extinguisher mount that is easier to install?

[mobytoby]

I forgot to add my car is a 2006 997 with power seats

[Loren]

There are 4 E12 (external torx) bolts that hold the seats in. Unfastening the electrical connectors is a bit puzzle like but they all do disconnect.

Are you sure they need to come out - or do you just have to remove the bolts from the front?

Either way - some words of caution. Do not have the key in the ignition (even in the off position) when you remove the seats - or you will get an airbag light.

The airbag circuit is active from the moment you put the key in the ignition.

Also, see this link - I don't know if B-K has changed their bracket.

http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=391

[FlashingBlade]

There are 4 E12 (external torx) bolts that hold the seats in. Unfastening the electrical connectors is a bit puzzle like but they all do disconnect.

Are you sure they need to come out - or do you just have to remove the bolts from the front?

Either way - some words of caution. Do not have the key in the ignition (even in the off position) when you remove the seats - or you will get an airbag light.

The airbag circuit is active from the moment you put the key in the ignition.

Also, see this link - I don't know if B-K has changed their bracket.

http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=391

I talked to a couple folks during a DE day who managed to install the BK bracket w/o removing the seat, but they did remark it was a bit of a squeeze. I think they loosened the front of the seat somehow and then tilted it back to get access.

[mobytoby]

There are 4 E12 (external torx) bolts that hold the seats in. Unfastening the electrical connectors is a bit puzzle like but they all do disconnect.

Are you sure they need to come out - or do you just have to remove the bolts from the front?

Either way - some words of caution. Do not have the key in the ignition (even in the off position) when you remove the seats - or you will get an airbag light.

The airbag circuit is active from the moment you put the key in the ignition.

Also, see this link - I don't know if B-K has changed their bracket.

http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=391

I talked to a couple folks during a DE day who managed to install the BK bracket w/o removing the seat, but they did remark it was a bit of a squeeze. I think they loosened the front of the seat somehow and then tilted it back to get access.

[mobytoby]

The B-K bracket for the 997 is different than the one for the 996 and mounts between the seat motors and the frame. Their website has great instructional photos. The bracket is part # R-2035. I think the 4 nuts on the seat may prove to be the easy part. Thanks for the responses. I will post results after installing.

[Size]

B-K bracket only works on driver's side seat. I removed it - once you've taken off the 4 bolts, its a bit heavy but not difficult to remove.

Put on a table on its back to gain access to the under part of the seat.

From there, remove the electronic box mounted to a cross brace - this will give you direct access to the bolt holes to mount the bracket. Otherwise its impossible to mount.

[AP 997S]

I've got a Brey Krause R-2035 bracket in my 2005 997S. It can be mounted on either driver or passenger seat. I choose the driver seat so passengers wouldn't be affected.

I can't see installing it w/o taking out the seat (fairly easy job). If I recall you have to insert the bracket between the seat springs and foam material making the 'in-car' technique a bit tight if not impossible in my opinion.

Go to the Brey Krause site (bkauto.com) for more details and actual instructions (attached).

R2035.pdf