Panel behind seats in convertibles
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Melting Slicks
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Panel behind seats in convertibles
I have a 03 convertible with a problem. The panel behind the seats will pop when you push back in the seat and will pop when you lean forward. The dealer said that it's a thin sheet of metal and can't believe it so flimsy. I comtacted customer service at the GM web sight and there only answer was to not let the seat back so far. Being over 6' tall I have to let it back. You can even push on it with your hand and hear the popping. My 01 convertible did not have this problem. Just wondering if anyone has experienced this or if they have a cure.
Melting Slicks
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Re: Panel behind seats in convertibles (denali)
Welcome to the Forum.
I have a 2003 and am over 6', but I don't have the seat all the way back so I have never experienced any flex in the panel behind the seats. I would expect this area to be thin as typically there is not going to be much pushing on it.
Are you having a problem with the seats rocking? (search archives)
[Modified by mapman, 7:47 AM 7/28/2003]
I have a 2003 and am over 6', but I don't have the seat all the way back so I have never experienced any flex in the panel behind the seats. I would expect this area to be thin as typically there is not going to be much pushing on it.
Are you having a problem with the seats rocking? (search archives)
[Modified by mapman, 7:47 AM 7/28/2003]
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Re: Panel behind seats in convertibles (mapman)
No problem with the seats rocking. If I fold the seat back forward and push on the panel with my hand it will pop.
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Re: Panel behind seats in convertibles (denali)
Where I you I would lift up the carpet and make sure it's not cracked and does not have any kind of void in it. :cheers:
Also compare it with the other side. Does that side flex too?
[Modified by wwashing, 6:39 AM 7/28/2003]
Also compare it with the other side. Does that side flex too?
[Modified by wwashing, 6:39 AM 7/28/2003]
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Re: Panel behind seats in convertibles (wwashing)
Yes both sides are the same. No cracks. I think if the panel was put on a metal brake and some slight bends from corner to corner would do the trick. Like the way they do sheetmetal.
Melting Slicks
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Re: Panel behind seats in convertibles (denali)
How do I do the search??? Thanks
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/...ry.php?catId=6
I did a quick look, but didn't see anything (doesn't mean it isn't there
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To the upper left of your screen is a tab for "search". This will search the threads in this Forum. For older threads change "recent" to archive" - lots of information - it is up to you to figure out the good from the bad.
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