malcolm
31st July 2012, 05:27 PM
Didn't get time to progress ' hard to diagnose rear wheel noise today ' but thought i would pass on a tip to check the rear seat release lever ( or middle seat row if you have the dickie seats).
The lever I'm referring to is the one that allows the seat base to swing forward and has a webbing pull strap to actually release the catch - one of mine was not releasing and the strap had in fact come off.
So, if you can still release the seat i suggest swinging it up , removing the plastic cover - 3 screws- and replacing the webbing or putting an additional tie on the lever, about a 15 minute job .
With my seat jammed shut i had to remove the whole seat and catch to get access to the lever . Not hard but a PIA compared to checking while it still works !
There you go - a small tip like I said . The problem is caused by using an alloy rivet in the strap which eventually corrodes in contact with the steel.
Found $1.50 under the seat though ! and a few bits of fast food which nothing has touched for what could be years.......... Cheers
The lever I'm referring to is the one that allows the seat base to swing forward and has a webbing pull strap to actually release the catch - one of mine was not releasing and the strap had in fact come off.
So, if you can still release the seat i suggest swinging it up , removing the plastic cover - 3 screws- and replacing the webbing or putting an additional tie on the lever, about a 15 minute job .
With my seat jammed shut i had to remove the whole seat and catch to get access to the lever . Not hard but a PIA compared to checking while it still works !
There you go - a small tip like I said . The problem is caused by using an alloy rivet in the strap which eventually corrodes in contact with the steel.
Found $1.50 under the seat though ! and a few bits of fast food which nothing has touched for what could be years.......... Cheers