Seatback Lock Problem
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2013
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From: San Diego California
Seatback Lock Problem
I know what I did wrong. Now I need ideas on how to fix it.
I assembled the passenger seat seatback locking strap wrong.
The driver side was assembled (by me) correctly:
But the passenger side was assembled (by me) incorrectly:
The bottom anchor mount is reversed, not allowing the top latch to engage and do it's job.
I don't want to remove the upholstery to access the entire strap just to reverse the bottom anchor mount. Unless I have to.
Is it necessary to reverse the top part of the strap as well? I can't remember if it is directional, like the bottom is.
Any ideas?
Thanks,
Steve
I assembled the passenger seat seatback locking strap wrong.
The driver side was assembled (by me) correctly:
But the passenger side was assembled (by me) incorrectly:
The bottom anchor mount is reversed, not allowing the top latch to engage and do it's job.
I don't want to remove the upholstery to access the entire strap just to reverse the bottom anchor mount. Unless I have to.
Is it necessary to reverse the top part of the strap as well? I can't remember if it is directional, like the bottom is.
Any ideas?
Thanks,
Steve
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Joined: Apr 2013
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From: London Ontario
Easy fix. Just unbolt the bracket from the seat bottom and pull the whole strip of steel out from the seat back guide. Flip it over and reinsert it into the guide. Made that mistake myself and there is no need to panic! 
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 2,569
Likes: 126
From: San Diego California
You guys are GREAT!
Thanks so much.
Steve
Proceeded as suggested. 30 minutes later, the seat now locks.
Thanks again!
Steve
Thanks so much.
Steve
Proceeded as suggested. 30 minutes later, the seat now locks.
Thanks again!
Steve
Last edited by Cavu2u; Dec 1, 2014 at 06:26 PM.
