- Park the van on a flat and level surface.
- Place the bench seat in the desired location in the van.
- Push the seat out of the way.
- Place the seat back in the desired area.
- Place a washer on to the bolts.
- Use a socket wrench to secure the four bolts to the floorboard.
What is a bench seat in a van?
A bench seat is a full width continuous pad forming the front seat of automobiles. The third row of most SUVs and minivans, which may be forward-facing or rear-facing, is also a bench seat.
Can you add seats to the back of a van?
When it comes to upfitting, or adding additional seating, you technically have three options: Installing it yourself. Going through an aftermarket up fitter. Having the dealer go through an upfitter before delivery if you're buying new.
Can I put seats in a cargo van?
Adding seats to a cargo van requires planning and engineering to accommodate the extra safety standards applicable to carrying passengers. Seat structures/belts are subject to FMVSS 207/210 pull tests which require certain attachment systems designed to interact with a specific OEM's van floor design.
Can you add seats to a Ford Transit van?
You can add seats to your Ford Transit cargo van. In fact, Ford has a network of approved upfitting shops that can add seats to your Transit. You can also work with an upfitter, not within Ford's network, to customize your Transit cargo van's seating exactly the way you want it.