How to lock seat backs?
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How to lock seat backs?
On my new 08 convertible I used the lever at the top of the seat back to pull the seat back forward. After moving the seat back forward, I couldn't get the seat back to lock in position again. There is about six inches of free play in the movement of the seat back. I then tried the other seat lever, and now both of the seat backs have this free play in them.
What's the secret to lock the seat back in position? I made sure the lever was all the way down, and I fiddled with the seat backs trying to get them to lock, but no luck. What am I missing?
What's the secret to lock the seat back in position? I made sure the lever was all the way down, and I fiddled with the seat backs trying to get them to lock, but no luck. What am I missing?
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'10
There has always been free forward play in the backs of my Corvette seats. I'd say it is on the order of about 3" of travel. I consider this normal and don't recall a Corvette where the seat backs are "locked" in the back position.
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St. Jude Donor '21-'22-'23-'24
It keeps the seat back from breaking when you move the seat all the way back against the divider between the front part of the cabin and the rear hatch area.
