Could anyone please advise of the part number for a right-hand-side (driver's) underseat storage for a UK Roomster 3. Is it '6Y0 881 578 A 47H' like the Fabia?

Edited 23 August, 200817 yr by RatAtAt

Part numbers for you

Storage box left - 6Y0 881 577 A 47H

Storage box right - 6Y0 881 578 A 47H

Part numbers for you

Storage box left - 6Y0 881 577 A 47H

Storage box right - 6Y0 881 578 A 47H

Thanx for that confirmation, however I had already ordered and fitted the RHS box.

The most difficult thing was that the seat has (of course) some electrical connections that I never figured how to disconnect, so I had to do the fitting with the seat laid as far as possible on it's back. That was hard :(

Anyway, eventually got the box positioned and screwed on, so OK now, but if anyone wants the part number for the official screws I think it's WHT 001 867 (a set of 2) and I think they cost less than a UK pound.

And it may help others if you can say how to disconnect those electrics.

any chance you took some pictures? or some tips? i'm ordering mine today for under the drivers seat (uk spec R/H drive) and i don't have a clue where to start with fitting.

any chance you took some pictures? or some tips? i'm ordering mine today for under the drivers seat (uk spec R/H drive) and i don't have a clue where to start with fitting.

No pictures, but there are some instruction within the thread http://briskoda.net/fabia-i/fitting-underseat-boxes/118317/

If you Google "WHT 001 867" you may conclude that the 2 extra screws (not provided with the box) are specified as TORX M4 x 16 self-tapping, but I just used appropriate cross-head self-tappers I had in my stock.

You may have trouble sourcing the correct M10 spline socket (male) to undo the 4 seat retaining screws. Take the car and be certain you are getting the correct size before you buy. Mine (for a 1/2" square socket set) cost me £6.16 at a hardware specialist in the local city. You can send me a p.m. if you wish to make me an offer for it. You would need to include £1.50 for first-class post and packing. (I will remove this offer if someone buys the socket).

Tips? - well first adjust the seat back so it is sloped as far forward as possible, then remove the 4 bolts to release the seat from the car floor. Now turn the seat onto it's back as far as possible, minding the wiring underneath. Now if you can figure how to disconnect the wiring from the seat the rest is easy, because you can then lift the seat right out and work on it properly up-side-down. The single retaining screw for the existing blanking cover is easy to find and remove, but then it is a little difficult to clip the new box in place, ensuring that the left and right locking tabs go in the correct places without getting broken off, and that the box edge goes under the seat fabric at the front (else it won't fit).

That's about it. When the box is properly positioned the 3 screw holes line up nicely, and you just need to put the screws in (magnetic driver?). Then re-connect the wiring connectors, replace the 4 floor bolts - job done!

If you can't actually get the seat fully out (because of the wiring), just make sure you have a good supply of anti-inflammatory pills to reduce the pain in your shoulder from being twisted ages in such a confirmed space. I am using Diclofenac which works fine, but needs a GP presciption .

Edited 5 September, 200817 yr by RatAtAt

Crikey!!! Both seats out!! did you fit storage boxes each side?

Crikey!!! Both seats out!! did you fit storage boxes each side?

Nope! I've found this pics from a Czech forum. Might be helpful..

Nice find! Was curious when I saw the Fabia floormats.

I assume that the wiring for the seats is to do with the airbags then? I don't have heated seats in the Roomy :confused:

I assume that the wiring for the seats is to do with the airbags then? I don't have heated seats in the Roomy :confused:

Airbags and seatbelt sensors

just make sure you have a good supply of anti-inflammatory pills to reduce the pain in your shoulder from being twisted ages in such a confirmed space

Is there something suitable in the Skoda Accessories catalogue ?

Is there something suitable in the Skoda Accessories catalogue ?

They supply plasters and antiseptic cream for bulb changes in their first aid kit so maybe...