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Houston, I Have A Problem by cliffw
Started on: 10-08-2007 04:25 PM
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Last post by: blackrams on 10-08-2007 09:25 PM
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Report this Post10-08-2007 04:25 PM Click Here to See the Profile for cliffwSend a Private Message to cliffwDirect Link to This Post
heh...I am hosting the Rockin Red River Ruckus Road Rally this weekend. I need to install my Mr Mike seat covers.
The thing is...the seat adjustment latch is not working. I can't get to the rear anchor nut next to the console.
I am counting on you Mission Control.
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Report this Post10-08-2007 05:02 PM Click Here to See the Profile for GokartSend a Private Message to GokartDirect Link to This Post
This happened to me a while back. There is a thin wire that attaches the two lever adjustments on each side. The wire probably broke and you'll have to blindly find it reaching under the seat and pull on it so you dis-engage it from the seat rail while you are pulling up on the lever at the same time. Just be careful your hand/fingers are not in it! If that doesn't work maybe you can get to the nut with a closed end box wrench. After removing the seat I repaired mine by replacing the thin wire with some nice thicker gauge electrical wire. Good luck!
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Report this Post10-08-2007 05:25 PM Click Here to See the Profile for josef644Send a Private Message to josef644Direct Link to This Post
Cliff if you have the other seat out, look at the bottom, and you will see how the two sides are connected by the little wire. Both sides have to be released for both sides to move . Sometimes you can remove the nuts just a 1/4 turn at a time, real pain but I have had to do it. That was before I knew about the little wire trick. Good luck
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Report this Post10-08-2007 07:46 PM Click Here to See the Profile for cliffwSend a Private Message to cliffwDirect Link to This Post
Thanks guys. Just got done working on the other side. I knew about the wire which pulls on the locking tabs. I think my problem is with the tracks being misaligned and it being jammed up. Time to bust a knuckle, .
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Report this Post10-08-2007 09:25 PM Click Here to See the Profile for blackramsSend a Private Message to blackramsDirect Link to This Post
Cliff,
A quarter pound of C4 and a denator will remove the seat. It not real good for the Fiero but it will remove the seat.

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