rear seat removal - problem :(

[JD]

You can now get to the bolt holding the seat back in. Undo the bolt that is closest to the back, then you may have to loosen the front bolt.

using the cliosport guide to removing the seats and when i got to this bolt it just would not turn at all, i have tried WD40 and let it really soak in but the bugger just isnt turning. and im going through torx keys

ive not worn out the bolt so i can still get a good grip on the torx "star" shape, but would there be any reason that the bolt is not turning??

jamie

 

[Djw John]

It gets really rusted up underneath the car, clean it from underneath and if possible get someone to heat it up. However I have lost before and been forced to drill it which is a coont to do!

 

[Pep]

mine was in very firmly but as soon as i got it turning it came out smoothly, can you get your torx bit into a ratchet, you'll have some extra leverage there so should come out.

^unless you already have it in a ratchet, in which case your screwed

 

[edde]

Heat the metal up arounf it heating the bolt makes it expans so a tighter fit.

 

[JD]

cheers guys,

have tried gettin more leverage so dont say im fooked

hadnt thought of cleaning it, have sprayed good old WD40 on both sides, top and underneath so will give it a go with a wire brush!

edde - would i just use a hair dryer to get the metal nice and warm around the bolt and then try again?

cheers guys,

jamie

 

[edde]

edde - would i just use a hair dryer to get the metal nice and warm around the bolt and then try again?

Nope blow torch etc but be careful.

 

[JD]

bloody hell, serious?

hmmm not got one of those, any other suggestions :S

jamie

 

[edde]

bloody hell, serious?

hmmm not got one of those, any other suggestions :S

jamie

Yep forget blow torce if you've not got one. Just clean it as other have said and give it death.

 

[JD]

ok cheers guys will do, think am too hacked off now so will sleep on it and give it another bashing tomorrow.

cheers for the help as always guys

jamie

 

[SCOTTY2HOTTIE]

bloody hell, serious?

hmmm not got one of those, any other suggestions :S

jamie

microwave? :rasp: