ZippyVR6 0 Posted July 16, 2007 Fitted new seats the other week, and now the drivers seat has decided to play up. on agressive corners the outside runner (door side) comes clear out of the runner. :shock: I think it must have something to do with the plastic cover that is now on its own in the runner. Ive tried to clip it back to the seat and slide the seat back in place but it doesnt want to stay in place. Ive tried grease, Supergluing the clip in place and brut force, nothing works. The only thing I can think of is that the seat base was an early one despite the car being a VR and the new seats are a milimeters narrower. any ideas? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 0 Posted July 16, 2007 Even without the plastic runner, the seat still shouldn't come complete out of the runners. Not sure if the earlier seats are any different - not heard anything to suggest so. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted July 16, 2007 They aint but it could be bent... Roger - the clips should stay there regardless, did you put new ones on?? if not get 4 new ones (they are sided to the seat ie inner / outer) and clean and re-grease - I've done this to every Golf and Corrado I've had and it makes the seats slide back and forth like brand new plus gives more positive feel duing cornering! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZippyVR6 0 Posted July 16, 2007 Steve, When you are re fitting the seat, how do you stop the door side clip from jamming against the floor runner and sliding off as you slide the seat forward? Mine just seems to be impossible to guide into the rails. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted July 16, 2007 Hmmm - it does sound bent then as i've never had a problem, i tilt the seat and carry it into place, I lift the slide lever and guide the middle bit down as I push the seat back... It could be the clip is just worn... try new ones first, couple of quid from VW, always used to be in stock but you may have to order now... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZippyVR6 0 Posted July 17, 2007 cheers, Ill give VW a call and see if it makes things any easier. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZippyVR6 0 Posted July 17, 2007 Fresh Clips some new lube and all is sorted, they feel solid in their place and slide like new now. Thanks :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
