Driver Seat Support

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11/27/2007, 03:57 PM
Mark B

Driver Seat Support

I fell that one of my seat supports on the drivers side of the seat might be broken. The hinge that goes from the seat portion to the back support portion.
When I am driving, it feels like the back support portion is leaning back like something is broken in the seat.
Anyone know how to remove the plastic cover on the back of the seat so I can take a look at the problem or any suggestions?
11/27/2007, 04:23 PM
Ldub

Have you tried adjusting the seat back to a more upright position?
11/28/2007, 04:08 AM
tom4bren

I haven't yet but will have to soon. The release to tilt the driver's seat went 'Tango Uniform'.
11/28/2007, 10:45 AM
tom4bren

"Anyone know how to remove the plastic cover on the back of the seat so I can take a look at the problem or any suggestions? "

Does Section 8G-2 in the shop manual help?
11/28/2007, 01:51 PM
Mark B

I looked in the shop manual but it did not help me.
How do you remove the hard plastic portion of the back drivers seat?
11/28/2007, 03:11 PM
tom4bren

I'll have a look-see if ever I can get home before dark (0530-1930 days are really starting to suck - thank my lucky stars y'all are here to keep me sane (relatively speaking of course)).

C'mon etlsport. I've never known you not to have a pic already on hand for such a repair.
11/29/2007, 04:52 PM
etlsport

heh yea.. sorry.. these seats scare me, otherwise id have heated seats already.. i have lots of pics of them out of the vx though! haha
11/29/2007, 05:06 PM
Ldub

I seem to remember a thread w/pics about adding aftermarkwet "bunwarmers" to the stock seats, a search might turn up what you're looking for.;)
11/29/2007, 07:26 PM
Ldub

Less than five minutes searching "seat heaters" turned up this:

http://www.mothermary.com/vx/recaro_...bly/index.html

It shows exactly what you're asking about...you owe me BIG! LOL ;)

good luck
11/29/2007, 07:50 PM
etlsport

heh yeah, i remember that thread.. takin those seats apart is still such a daunting task.. i dont wanna risk screwin up the purdy leather... too bad it doesnt show how to remove the back plastic panel though :(
11/29/2007, 07:57 PM
Ldub

Quote:

Originally Posted by etlsport

heh yeah, i remember that thread.. takin those seats apart is still such a daunting task.. i dont wanna risk screwin up the purdy leather... too bad it doesnt show how to remove the back plastic panel though :(

It does...just scroll down further. Two screws underneath & slide the panel down...E-Z;)
11/30/2007, 05:02 AM
etlsport

ahh you are correct good sir!:mbrasd:
11/30/2007, 07:53 AM
tom4bren

Here's a pdf of the instructions that ldub found.
11/30/2007, 08:28 PM
Ldub

Also, credit should be given to the original poster...darkl4805
12/03/2007, 07:04 AM
tom4bren

Yes, Yes. Thanks to darkl4805

May have to do the heaters myself. Wifey got in the VX yesterday - shirt rode up, pants rode down, skin touched leather (at 40 deg F) - she screamed, clawed the ceiling... Yup, it's time to upgrade.
12/03/2007, 04:08 PM
Ldub

Quote:

Originally Posted by tom4bren

Yes, Yes. Thanks to darkl4805

May have to do the heaters myself. Wifey got in the VX yesterday - shirt rode up, pants rode down, skin touched leather (at 40 deg F) - she screamed, clawed the ceiling... Yup, it's time to upgrade.

Or get her some clothes that fit...:smilewink
12/04/2007, 04:54 AM
tom4bren

They fit 'zakly like they were supposed to - we were on a date (OK, just Christmas shopping but still a date). Blue jeans that fit like second skin & a nice tight sweater. She cleans up purdy.