split back seats...help
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: detroit area
split back seats...help
how do i fold the backs down... i can't find a release.... also if anyone is interested, i have the power setup for the driver side but i would really want the standard track.... anyone interseted in a trade plus for a standard..
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From: Beecher Illinois
There isn't any locking button or the like on the 79-82 split back seats. They should flop forward at anytime EXCEPT when the Vette is decelerating. If you remove the plastic hinge covers, you will see the "inertia locking mech." inside the hinge. Poke around in there with a screwdriver or something to get the cam released. If the seats were shipped to you the mechinism might just be hung up from being upside down or something. The seat must also be upright as it would be installed if you have it sitting on a bench.(I'm assuming these are recent purchase?) Maybe a spritz of WD40 on the locks would help.
Mike
Mike
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From: one night in Bangkok you are never lonely
Originally Posted by KapsSA
There isn't any locking button or the like on the 79-82 split back seats. They should flop forward at anytime EXCEPT when the Vette is decelerating. If you remove the plastic hinge covers, you will see the "inertia locking mech." inside the hinge. Poke around in there with a screwdriver or something to get the cam released. If the seats were shipped to you the mechinism might just be hung up from being upside down or something. The seat must also be upright as it would be installed if you have it sitting on a bench.(I'm assuming these are recent purchase?) Maybe a spritz of WD40 on the locks would help.
Mike
Mike
They sound like 81-82 seats with power drivers seat. They will only fold down when in the normal position. 
Drifting
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From: Flanders NJ
Originally Posted by KapsSA
There isn't any locking button or the like on the 79-82 split back seats. They should flop forward at anytime EXCEPT when the Vette is decelerating. If you remove the plastic hinge covers, you will see the "inertia locking mech." inside the hinge. Poke around in there with a screwdriver or something to get the cam released. If the seats were shipped to you the mechinism might just be hung up from being upside down or something. The seat must also be upright as it would be installed if you have it sitting on a bench.(I'm assuming these are recent purchase?) Maybe a spritz of WD40 on the locks would help.
Mike
Mike
