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Jul 19, 2009 | 07:01 PM

Buck-I

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Broken Seat plastic part

The plastic side piece that holds the electronic control *** broke on me, and I have a couple questions I hope someone knows the answer to.

Here is what broke on a 98 coupe, standard electrical seats.

First off, what is this part called, so I can order a new one?

Im not much of a wrench. How do I remove the seat back lever so I can put a new one on?

And third, It probably broke because the seat is pretty worn down. Can I switch the passenger and driver seats fairly easily? They are both electric.

Thanks!!!

Jul 19, 2009 | 07:46 PM

byronhunter

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Push the clip down.

Jul 19, 2009 | 07:55 PM

mliebs

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I just purchased the same piece because I'm having my seats redone. Mine broke on the sides and it's caused by the foam being too worn. I paid $32 plus tax (total for both pieces) locally from Corvettes of Houston.

GM part# 1245-5427 Passenger side
GM part# 1245-5426 Drivers side

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Jul 19, 2009 | 09:12 PM

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I have a new spare if you want it assuming you need the passenger side. paypal me $25 and I'll mail it to you.

jgira12@yahoo.com is pp address

Jul 20, 2009 | 01:47 AM

Buck-I

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awesome, thanks everyone! It is drivers side otherwise I'd certainly take you up on that $$$frumnuttin'

Jul 23, 2009 | 08:59 PM

Gene Culley

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They aren't that expensive new. Please check out my website or contact me directly and I'll be happy to help you.

Jul 24, 2009 | 08:57 AM

rws.1

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I have the same problem... time to call Gene...

Jul 24, 2009 | 03:01 PM

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Hey, it turns out I have the driver's side one...new in GM package. First to pm me gets it...

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Jul 24, 2009 | 03:12 PM

rws.1

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Ordered mine this morning from Gene.

Jul 24, 2009 | 04:22 PM

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Humy

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Mine broke the same way within a week of installing new seat leather and foam

I have a replacement piece waiting to go in - it's been about 4 years since the install, but I always thought it was about the hole in the foam not being right

Jul 25, 2009 | 04:35 AM

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Bill Curlee

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I glued mine and it worked fine. You cant even really see the repair.

Jul 25, 2009 | 04:46 PM

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I glued mine and it worked fine. You cant even really see the repair.

And it held? Mine is so out of position with that blind hole that it would break trying to fasten the part...I gave up on it and live with the gap.

Jul 25, 2009 | 04:53 PM

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Bill Curlee

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Just re-glue it and once its dry/cured,,,redrill the hole in the frame so that the plastic bracket fits nicely on the seat.

The drill bit that you need is small and the screw is a self tapping screw.

BC

Jul 27, 2009 | 08:02 PM

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Gene Culley

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Originally Posted by rws.1

Ordered mine this morning from Gene.

Thanks for the order. I certainly appreciate it.

Jul 27, 2009 | 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill Curlee

Just re-glue it and once its dry/cured,,,redrill the hole in the frame so that the plastic bracket fits nicely on the seat.

The drill bit that you need is small and the screw is a self tapping screw.

BC

I hear ya...i lost the screw years ago, but I have tons of self tappers in the toolbox...I might even try a plastic xmas tree type.

Aug 15, 2009 | 06:50 PM

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Buck-I

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Well I finally got around to installing the new part today. Went fine until I tried to put the front screw in. Cant for the life of me get it in the hole! Guess the seat is so far out of shape it doesnt line up very well.

So I need a small bit, to drill into the frame which is metal? and a self tapping screw... any suggestions on size?

Thanks

Last edited by Buck-I; Aug 15, 2009 at 06:55 PM.