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Old Feb 25, 2014 | 09:38 AM
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The bottom of the passenger seat has come loose. I can see a plastic strip across the bottom that looks like it should hook onto something. I've tried pushing it down so it would re-latch but it doesn't. Is there an easy way to hook this back up?

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Old Feb 25, 2014 | 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by 1998BlackPlasticToy
The bottom of the passenger seat has come loose. I can see a plastic strip across the bottom that looks like it should hook onto something. I've tried pushing it down so it would re-latch but it doesn't. Is there an easy way to hook this back up?

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Not sure what you are describing. However, you might peruse these two links and see whether your questions get answered.

1. From Vette Essentials: http://www.vetteessentials.com/instr...er_change.html

2. From Corvette America: http://www.corvetteamerica.com/video...portScInstall/

Hope these help.

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Old Feb 25, 2014 | 03:43 PM
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Not sure what you are describing. However, you might peruse these two links and see whether your questions get answered.

1. From Vette Essentials: http://www.vetteessentials.com/instr...er_change.html

2. From Corvette America: http://www.corvetteamerica.com/video...portScInstall/

Hope these help.

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Thanks. I was not descriptive enough with my first post. I have sport seats, and the insert in the back came loose at the bottom. It's a separate piece. The 2nd video shows me exactly what I need to do! I'm downloading it now.

Thanks very much for your help!!
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Originally Posted by 1998BlackPlasticToy
Thanks. I was not descriptive enough with my first post. I have sport seats, and the insert in the back came loose at the bottom. It's a separate piece. The 2nd video shows me exactly what I need to do! I'm downloading it now.

Thanks very much for your help!!
Arden
Yeah. The 5-part video set is really useful. Good luck. Feel free to contact us if you still have problems.

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Old Feb 25, 2014 | 04:14 PM
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Can anyone confirm that I can leave the seats in the car and still get to the side bolsters to add duct tape or add the plastic tubing to help prevent wear? IT appears I might be able to. I've got new seat covers that are already showing wear and I need to fix it this spring.
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Can anyone confirm that I can leave the seats in the car and still get to the side bolsters to add duct tape or add the plastic tubing to help prevent wear? IT appears I might be able to. I've got new seat covers that are already showing wear and I need to fix it this spring.
Nope...gotta take the seats out first.

Here's a thread to a detailed discussion on this topic that I think will help you out:
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/...-than-new.html

Be sure to scroll through all three pages of this thread. There is some good discussion on reinforcing your seat and eliminating those nasty sharp edges with flexible tubing.

Hope this helps.

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