GL Class (X164) 2007-2012: GL320CDI, GL420CDI, GL450, GL550

X 164 second row seat question.

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Old Sep 4, 2025 | 07:31 AM
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X 164 second row seat question.


I saw this photo of some one selling a 2007 GL450 for parts and wondered was or is there some storage area under the second row seat cushions of the x164 GL models? Can the 2nd row seat cushions on the x164 be pulled up like this with out damage? Inform me if you know please.
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Old Sep 4, 2025 | 11:48 AM
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There's a control box under there. I don't remember offhand what it's for though...



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Old Sep 4, 2025 | 05:24 PM
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No.

The 40 portion fully rotates forward to facilitate entry into the third row and the 60 portion seats pad flips forward, revealing a number of control boxes and access to the fuel tank. There is no usable storage under the seat..
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Old Sep 4, 2025 | 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by gb25
There's a control box under there. I don't remember offhand what it's for though...


The Gray circle beneath the control box is the access panel to the fuel filter, and on the passenger side, that same gray circle is access to the fuel pump.
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But... that is how you convert the rear section into a completely flat storage area. Fold both seat bottoms up like that. Remove the headrests and then lay the seat backs all the way down.

Seat bottoms up



Backs folded into a nice flat area. (fits a queen air mattress, perfect sleeping area)









(ya, she's a little dirty, but whatever, it's my wifes "work truck")

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But... that is how you convert the rear section into a completely flat storage area. Fold both seat bottoms up like that. Remove the headrests and then lay the seat backs all the way down.

Seat bottoms up.



(ya, she's a little dirty, but whatever, it's my wifes "work truck")
Nice.... I really appreciate the answer. 👊🏾
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Ooohhhh yeah. That will do just fine. (Echo... fine ..fine ... fine...).

I can see some second driver road trip time back here.
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Pretty cool how much room it makes. Nice!
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This has become the preferred way to load up the Costco and BJ's wholesale shopping runs with the Wife. Thanks again 👍🏾

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