New Tourneo owner, greetings and some questions

[AllAboardTheWolfBus]

Hi all,

I've recently bought a 54 plate Tourneo 280 SWB. I'm a relatively new driver and have only driven smaller vehicles up 'til now (in order, a mk1 Focus, a mk1 Laguna and a mk3 Mondeo). I have no experience with vans, and only very rudimentary mechanical knowledge. So I've got a few questions, I hope you don't mind me bringing them here.

First, it has nine seats. When I HPI checked it before buying it, it's listed as a nine seater model, but the v5c has it down as "Number of seats including driver: 8". So either the v5c is wrong, or it was converted somewhere in its life. This raises two issues:

1. how do I find out if it had 9 seats from the factory and if so get the v5 corrected,
2. if it has been converted, what do I need to do to get the v5 corrected
3. if it has been converted, does the front airbag need replacing?

Second, how do I run wiring to the back for a subwoofer? Are there accessible wiring channels I can use?

and Third, I gather that the middle row of seats is removable but they look bolted down. If I want to remove them, do I have to unbolt them or am I missing something?

Thanks for reading. I've attached a photo, just because.

wolfbus1.jpg

[ake]

Does front passenger seat match the others? Cos that's what makes the difference between 8 and 9 seats
What's the reg number? We may be able to check on etis

Airbags are the same

[AllAboardTheWolfBus]

The reg is EO54 XKU. The seat trim matches, yes.

[ake]

It's always been a 9 seater

Transit 2000-2006, 2.0L Duratorq TDCI (125PS), Moondust Silver (Metallic)

VIN Number: WF0TXXTTFT4E22222
Registration Number: EO54XKU
First Registration Date: 22.12.2004
Registration Country: GB
Primary Features
Build Date: 24.08.2004
Vehicle Line: Transit 2000-2006
Cab Style: Bus (M1 LRF)
Series: 280S Series
Engine: 2.0L Duratorq TDCI (125PS)
Transmission: 5-Speed Manual Transaxle - VXT75
Drive: RHD FWD
Axle Ratio: 4.23
Emission: Light Duty Truck Stage III
Air Conditioning: Manual Air Conditioning
Territory: (+)"GB"
Paint: Moondust Silver (Metallic)
Interior Colour: Dark Graphite
Interior Fabric: GC Flayers

Minor Features
With Low Roof
RH Sliding Side Cargo Door - Low
LH Sliding Side Cargo Door - Low
With Liftgate Rear Loading Door
With Standard Liftgate
Otosan (Turkey) Plant Build
Special Order Paint
Less SVO Application/Label
Marketing Level 5
With Power Front Windows
With Light Tint/Dark Tinted Glass
With RH 2nd Row Fixed Window
With LH 2nd Row Fixed Window
With RH 3rd Row Fixed Window
With LH 3rd Row Fixed Window
With Fixed Rear Window
With Heated Rear Window
Less Header Mounted Package Tray
With Premium PVC Trim Board
With Interior Cladding Surfaces
With Carpet Floor Covering
With Full Headlining - Moulded
With Roof Height Feature Pack 2
With Sunvisor Mirror - Passenger
With Front Roof Grab Handle
Drivers Door Trim - Level 2
With Narrow Body Moulding
Drivers Short Arm Power Mirrors
Passenger Short Arm Power Mirror
With Drivers Seat Fixed Armrest
Less Passenger Seat Armrests
With Passenger Seat Valance
Less Temp Control Driver Seat
Less Temp Control Passengers Seat
2nd Row Triple Midi Fold Seat
With 3rd Row Folding Seat
With 2nd Row Folding Armrests
With 3rd Row Folding Armrests
With Driver 8 Way Mnl.Seat Adjuster
Less Adjustable Passenger Seat
Less Removable 2nd Row Seat
Rear Seat Armrest Pack 1
Rear Seat Pack 7
With Door Dead Locks
With Door Entry Remote Control Unit
With Int. Rear Window Wiper/Washer
With Driver Air Bag
With Passenger Air Bag
With Adjustable 'D' Ring Pass Seat
With Spare Tyre Security Package
5.5 X 16" Aluminium Wheel
205/65 R16C T BSW
Any Brand Tyre Vendor
Less Engine RPM Control
Cold Start Up To -20%c
4 Wheel Anti-Lock Braking System
With Brake Only Traction Control
With Sngle.L/B Dvr/Dual L/B Pass.St
With Manual Clutch
With Rear Seat Climate Control
Leather Steering Wheel
Less Rear Compartment Heating
With MPH/KMH Speedometer
With Anti-Theft Alarm
With Radio Pre-Equipment Pack 2
6000CD RDS EON
With Interior Courtesy Lamp
With High Mounted Stop Lamp
With Manual Headlamp Levelling

[limitedblack]

Someone may of sent the v5 off to the DVLA to change it to 8 seats, as the insurance on an 8 seater is a lot cheaper than 9. I did mine, but I had changed it to 8 seats.

[AllAboardTheWolfBus]

Yes, insurance was a bit of a killer. Nearly £2000 with Direct Line.

[limitedblack]

Only the rear bench comes out btw, not the middle. Well that's how it is on mine.