Seat back not locking
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Drifting
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From: Holly, Michigan
Seat back not locking
I see a lot of DIY's for repairing the infamous rocking seat (which I have) but I haven't seen any DIY's for repairing the seat back so it stays locked. Basically, when decelerating, the passenger seat back tips forward *when unoccupied, of course). Any ideas on how to fix this?
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From: Kailua HI
I had mine apart the other day(not for the same reason); however, I did notice that it looks relatively simple...A small pin inserts itself in a slot when the release button is dis-engauged. I would first undo the back of the seat cover and work the button to see if it maybe just is not completely seating itself.
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Theres a TSB out which covers how to resynchronize the seat back:
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/...ck+Recliner%29
Adjust the unoccupied seat to the fully forward position
Recline the seat to the fully rearward position and release the recliner handle to lock the seat back
Release the unoccupied seat to the fully upright position and release the recliner handle to lock the seat back. This will allow both the outboard and the inboard recliner mechanisms to release and resynch to the fully upright position
Check the seatback recliner mechanism for resynchronization by applying pressure with your hand to the headrest.
Easy and worth trying first
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/...ck+Recliner%29
Adjust the unoccupied seat to the fully forward position
Recline the seat to the fully rearward position and release the recliner handle to lock the seat back
Release the unoccupied seat to the fully upright position and release the recliner handle to lock the seat back. This will allow both the outboard and the inboard recliner mechanisms to release and resynch to the fully upright position
Check the seatback recliner mechanism for resynchronization by applying pressure with your hand to the headrest.
Easy and worth trying first
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From: LAND OF OZ Kansas
Theres a TSB out which covers how to resynchronize the seat back:
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/...ck+Recliner%29
Adjust the unoccupied seat to the fully forward position
Recline the seat to the fully rearward position and release the recliner handle to lock the seat back
Release the unoccupied seat to the fully upright position and release the recliner handle to lock the seat back. This will allow both the outboard and the inboard recliner mechanisms to release and resynch to the fully upright position
Check the seatback recliner mechanism for resynchronization by applying pressure with your hand to the headrest.
Easy and worth trying first
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/...ck+Recliner%29
Adjust the unoccupied seat to the fully forward position
Recline the seat to the fully rearward position and release the recliner handle to lock the seat back
Release the unoccupied seat to the fully upright position and release the recliner handle to lock the seat back. This will allow both the outboard and the inboard recliner mechanisms to release and resynch to the fully upright position
Check the seatback recliner mechanism for resynchronization by applying pressure with your hand to the headrest.
Easy and worth trying first
Le Mans Master
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From: Puyallup WA
