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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 05:03 PM
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First, forgive me if this question is a re-post. I couldn't find anything after searching.
The left rear corner of the driver's side seat is loose. I can take that corner and lift it up a couple of inches. Before I take the seat out (any tips on doing that??), what am I likely to find and how to fix?
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 05:07 PM
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check the sticky DIY thread up top...I think the Rocking seat fix is posted in there...if not PM me I will give you the link
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 05:26 PM
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Thanks Pewter. I had the "rocking seat" replaced under warranty twice on my '98 but this feels different in that only 1 side rocks. Maybe only 1 rubber isolator is toast. I'll check it out.
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Originally Posted by krawfo
Thanks Pewter. I had the "rocking seat" replaced under warranty twice on my '98 but this feels different in that only 1 side rocks. Maybe only 1 rubber isolator is toast. I'll check it out.
Thanks for the help.
Ken
I had the problem, found the solution and made a pictorial fix for it, its posted here somewhere. Basically, remove the seat, flip it upside down, along the rail there is a white retainer clip that holds a metal cable in place. The cable alows the upper portion of the seat to recline in different positions. The white clip pops out of the hole in the rail, easy simple fix. It is post number 34, but the pics are gone.

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