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howjow Learner Dubber

18 posts · joined Jan 2012 ·

#902170
Maybe a stupid question, but my front seats don't move at all and seem to have seized up or somewhat rusted in place. Any ideas how I get them out or get them to move? Thanks

grumble Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,672 posts · joined Jun 2008 ·

#902326
spray the tracks with Inox,WD40 or similar,get someone in the seat holding the release and jump in behind,put both feet on the seat bracket and push,if this doesn't work give the tracks a few whacks with a hammer and repeat.

LUFTMEISTER Veteran Volks Folk

2,041 posts · joined Jul 2005 ·

#902345
Check that it has not been welded in place if the retaining latch broke.
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1916baja Custom Title Time!

1,990 posts · joined Sep 2007 ·

#902351
If the seat slides forward but will not slide all the way off, there is a tab you need to push in or pull out near the front of the outside runner.

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#902384
yep the TAB is to be checked in 68 n later cars on outside on bugs n inside on type 3s

but get a mate to sit in back seat while you lift adjuster and kick the seat runner forward

never had one i couldnt get out with some FOOT power ❗❗😊
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waveman1500 Also rides a Honda

1,346 posts · joined Dec 2009 ·

#902428
If you have the later seat runners with the plastic sleeves on them, I found that it helps if you pull the plastic bits rearwards as far as possible before trying to push the seat forwards. Sometimes the plastic bits can get jammed up in the rails and stop the seat. Otherwise, as others have said, just get in the back seat and push with your feet!
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Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·

#902574
What model car are we talking?

Beetles used a few different style runners over the years and theres alot of different VW models 😉

Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·

#902671
Well this is true, although Mk1 and I think Mk2 Golf use the same bastard runners as 74 on Bugs.

howjow Learner Dubber

18 posts · joined Jan 2012 ·

#902733
Thanks guys. The old get in the back and kick while my mate sat in the front with the lever turned worked a treat! Who would've ever thought?