Seat removal!

[maxmc2]

Does anyone have instructions on how to remove the front seats, want to take them out and grease them up as they are squeeking like mad

[V88Dicky]

Blimey! Just rectified the same problem last weekend on mine. I think its been mentioned on here before but heregoes;
1. Order 2 packs of retaining clips (a pair for each seat #92140918).
2. Sit in the back of your car with the front seats fully forward and tilted forward.
3. Pull the seat backs off from the bottom edge, the retaining clips will break!
4. Clean/remove any rust that you can find, then use silicon grease and oil to lubricate absolutely everything you can see that can rub together.
5. Clip the retainers into place on the seatback.
6. Put the seatback back into place and push into position at the bottom until it clicks.
7. Fully exercise the seats to work the grease and oil into place.

Then enjoy squeak free motoring

Edited by V88Dicky on Thursday 7th May 11:09

[maxmc2]

Did you order yours from Vauxhall?

[V88Dicky]

Yes mate, from my nearest 'approved' Monaro/ VXR8 dealer, even had them in stock.

[maxmc2]

Great! have ordered a pair, see how i get on.

[L2VXR]

Would be good if you took some pics and did a "how to" for the FAQ's as i think its quite a common problem

[maxmc2]

Good idea, ill be sure to have my camera with me!

[maxmc2]

V88Dicky said:

Blimey! Just rectified the same problem last weekend on mine. I think its been mentioned on here before but heregoes;
1. Order 2 packs of retaining clips (a pair for each seat #92140918).
2. Sit in the back of your car with the front seats fully forward and tilted forward.
3. Pull the seat backs off from the bottom edge, the retaining clips will break!
4. Clean/remove any rust that you can find, then use silicon grease and oil to lubricate absolutely everything you can see that can rub together.
5. Clip the retainers into place on the seatback.
6. Put the seatback back into place and push into position at the bottom until it clicks.
7. Fully exercise the seats to work the grease and oil into place.

Then enjoy squeak free motoring

Edited by V88Dicky on Thursday 7th May 11:09

Got the clips today and had a quick look at the seats but cant quite see where i have to remove the cover from. can you give me a bit of advise before i mess it right up

Many thanks

[V88Dicky]

Ok mate, I see from your profile that your car is a VXR so your seats are slightly different to mine! They may be similar at the back though. Sit in the back of your car and have a look at the back of your seat, has it got the faux leather elasticated map pocket thingy? Mine has, and the (plastic) panel that this is attached to is the one that I removed by pulling it firmly from the bottom edge. Then follow the instructions that I posted earlier, it really was dead easy mate....hope that helps! .

[maxmc2]

Many thanks, just to confirm its the bit circled in red that i need to pull on?

[darren_r1]

not sure if this might help

http://www.gtoforum.com/Gto_Seat_Install/GTO_seat_...

[V88Dicky]

Oh dear, the back of them there VXR seats dont really look much like the seats in the CV8 I'm afraid. However there is a good chance that they detach in a similar fashion. Its your call fella, but if the seatback looks detacheable then it probably is. Like I said its up to you!
Is there anyone on hear who has done this mod on a VXR?

[maxmc2]

Hmm interesting, i migh try first some WD40 with a think nossel see if that does the job failing that ill probably remove the seat it self, unless as you say someone with a VXR has done the same..,

[V88Dicky]

darren_r1 said:

not sure if this might help

www.gtoforum.com/Gto_Seat_Install/GTO_seat_install.htm

Yeah, step 6 on link above shows the rear seat panel which I had to remove to grease up the seat mechanisms. Looks like the GTOs have the same seats as the CV8s.