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Another Seat Question...

Old Aug 20, 2021 | 09:31 AM
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Another Seat Question...

I noticed that the seat backs on these '82 Trans Am seats do not latch. They can just be tilted forward without pulling up on the release lever. Is this a common problem? And is it a difficult fix?...
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Old Aug 20, 2021 | 05:03 PM
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Re: Another Seat Question...

IIRC, the seats in my 84 TA are like that also.
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Old Aug 20, 2021 | 10:46 PM
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Re: Another Seat Question...

That's not a problem,that's how they work.they actually work with inertia.
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Old Aug 21, 2021 | 11:27 AM
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Re: Another Seat Question...

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That's not a problem,that's how they work.they actually work with inertia.
What's the point of the latch release levers if the seats don't latch?...
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Old Aug 21, 2021 | 11:54 AM
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Re: Another Seat Question...

Originally Posted by mantaguy
That's not a problem,that's how they work.they actually work with inertia.


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Old Aug 21, 2021 | 02:30 PM
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Old Aug 21, 2021 | 06:36 PM
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Re: Another Seat Question...

Wow, thanks, 'Learn something new every day..
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