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Feb 23, 2016 | 11:41 AM

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Driver's seat stuck

Driver's seat stuck and doesn't recline. How to fix?

Feb 23, 2016 | 11:53 AM

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Is it a power seat? If so, does your rear defogger work?

Feb 23, 2016 | 01:26 PM

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The power part works and the rear defrost as well. The lever on the side of the seat to decline is stuck an won't budge.

It seems like a mechanical issue. I don't see an easy way to take apart.

Feb 23, 2016 | 02:41 PM

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Ah. I recall that I messed with the mechanism once and I had to remove the seat from the car and take off the plastic covers off the side of the seat to get to the workings.

Feb 23, 2016 | 06:33 PM

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Thanks. Fortunately it's at the rake I prefer. Guess it's low priority.

Feb 24, 2016 | 06:44 AM

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Have you tried pulling up on the seat release to lean it forward to see if that causes the mechanism to start behaving again?

Feb 24, 2016 | 04:13 PM

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Yes I have tried that with no luck. I am afraid to break the handle.

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Apr 1, 2016 | 07:42 PM

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Update. Finally got a chance to take a better look. I worked up the nerve and used a small screwdriver under the metal bracket that attaches the recline lever and gently pried up after using some wd-40 on the pin and mechanism. Success!! and no need to take the seat out. Guess previous owner never adjusted it and didn't lubricate mechanism. Now it works like new.