Access to inverter etc. under R50 seat/bed

[dogsandcats]

I have a new to me 2006 E350 with R50 interior. I need to repair a water line fitting under the bench seat/bed. It appears that raising the seat/bed only allows a narrow opening and doesn't stay open by itself. Does it have to be removed to gain access? Hoping I'm just missing some easy solution here. Thanks

[daveb]

I know you can take off the lower seat itself without having to pull the the complete bench.

[bigriver]

Yep... two nuts on each side holding the lower seat to the frame brackets - at least on our '03 EB50. Pretty easy.