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Old Oct 29, 2013 | 03:32 PM
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In my 1982 Corvette CE the driver's side seat back won't go back (down) or forward to gain access to the back area. Any help out there? Thanks
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Old Oct 29, 2013 | 04:04 PM
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The hinges have inertia locks in them to keep the seat backs in place during deceleration. You can sometimes rebuild the hinges and get things working correctly again.
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I had the same problem with my '82, but with the passenger side. I read an earlier string on the topic somewhere, directing to firmly slide a very small flat-blade screw driver between the two hinge halves while gently but firmly rocking the seat forward until it "gives." After identifying that the issue on mine was with the outside (nearest the door) hinge, I was successful with fixing it - what a great feeling by having that utility restored), and applies a liberal coat of WD40 lubricant directly to the culprit hinge - it has not reoccurred, since. Good luck!
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