Leather seat issues...again....FIXED!!!!!!!!! - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

yellowrs · 01-24-2014, 06:46 PM

About a 1.5 years ago I noticed that my leather seats covers were coming loose on the front section of the seat.
I took it to the local dealer-ship down the road who fixed it several times before getting it to stay on tight (put some type of screws to hold it down)
Anyway now I just noticed that my seat covers are coming loose between the console inside on the drivers side.
I can easily pull the leather right up and see the plastic clip.
On the passenger side the thing is nice and snug with no issues (perhaps because most of the time I drive alone)
Does any of you know how to fix this?
Your help is appreciated.

Jrichards73 · 01-24-2014, 08:22 PM

pull the seat out, re-clip it on the frame then drill a hole through the clip and frame, and then either rivet it in or screw it in. You are stressing the seat when you sit and pulling on it basically, so learn not to plop, or learn how to reach down and re-clip it on without pulling the seat. My issue with screwing or riveting it is that stress is going to go somewhere else and you might start tearing stitches.

yellowrs · 01-24-2014, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jrichards73

pull the seat out, re-clip it on the frame then drill a hole through the clip and frame, and then either rivet it in or screw it in. You are stressing the seat when you sit and pulling on it basically, so learn not to plop, or learn how to reach down and re-clip it on without pulling the seat. My issue with screwing or riveting it is that stress is going to go somewhere else and you might start tearing stitches.

Thanks for the reply. How difficult is it to take out the seat?
The car no longer is under warranty.
Thanks again

Jrichards73 · 01-24-2014, 09:12 PM

Easy, move the seat forward, remove the two screws in the back of the tracks, tilt it forward unplug the seat and pull it out.

Jrichards73 · 01-24-2014, 09:14 PM

T50 I think? I replaced the passenger seat with the power base and pulled the driver seat to run stereo cables, then pulled both this summer to dynomat, and give it a good vac. So its pretty easy! The plug under the seat has a purple slide release.

yellowrs · 01-25-2014, 07:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jrichards73

T50 I think? I replaced the passenger seat with the power base and pulled the driver seat to run stereo cables, then pulled both this summer to dynomat, and give it a good vac. So its pretty easy! The plug under the seat has a purple slide release.

Awesome, I will give it a try later and see how it goes.
Will post some pictures.
Again thank you for your help.
It is greatly appreciated.

yellowrs · 01-25-2014, 12:39 PM

Well so much for taking the seat out, managed to strip the bolt on the driver side.
I used the wright tool which I just bought at autozone but that pos bolt is in to tight.

Mikes SS · 01-25-2014, 06:54 PM

It probably wasn't too tight, it might have been cross threaded, mine was

Jrichards73 · 01-25-2014, 07:54 PM

That sucks! They generally come out pretty easy, like Mike said suspect they cross threaded it.

yellowrs · 02-01-2014, 05:35 PM

OK, finally was able to fix my seat cover problem.
Took me a while to get the screw out.
Used super-glue and self tapping metal screws to reattach the loose leather.
Picture 1 is driver side with the seat removed.
Pic 2 is the loose seat cover.
Pic 3 is the seat cover installed back in the track.
Pic 4 is the the plastic clips secure with self tapping metal screws.

pnyklr · 02-10-2014, 01:24 PM

I probably would have used a couple of washers under the bolt heads to ease the stress on the fabric but good job!

-Funk

*Camaro_Corvette* · 02-10-2014, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pnyklr

I probably would have used a couple of washers under the bolt heads to ease the stress on the fabric but good job!

-Funk

Or a special plate

01-24-2014, 06:46 PM	#1
yellowrs Account Suspended Drives: 2010 SS 426 V8 M/T Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Scottsdale AZ Posts: 1,376	Leather seat issues...again....FIXED!!!!!!!!! About a 1.5 years ago I noticed that my leather seats covers were coming loose on the front section of the seat. I took it to the local dealer-ship down the road who fixed it several times before getting it to stay on tight (put some type of screws to hold it down) Anyway now I just noticed that my seat covers are coming loose between the console inside on the drivers side. I can easily pull the leather right up and see the plastic clip. On the passenger side the thing is nice and snug with no issues (perhaps because most of the time I drive alone) Does any of you know how to fix this? Your help is appreciated. Attached Images Last edited by yellowrs; 02-01-2014 at 06:12 PM.

01-24-2014, 08:22 PM	#2
Jrichards73 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Victory Red Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 921	pull the seat out, re-clip it on the frame then drill a hole through the clip and frame, and then either rivet it in or screw it in. You are stressing the seat when you sit and pulling on it basically, so learn not to plop, or learn how to reach down and re-clip it on without pulling the seat. My issue with screwing or riveting it is that stress is going to go somewhere else and you might start tearing stitches. __________________ Updates: BTR Stage 2 VVT Cam Kit w/Smith Brothers Trunnions, Fluidampr, RX catch can, B&M Trans pan mod, Kooks Black Headers, Borla S-tunes, Eibach Multi-Pro-R2 coilovers and Swaybars, BMR Full Bushing kit with Toe and Trailing arms, RB Rotors w/EBC Pads, GForce 1400 Axles (now on order). AVH-X5800BHS in Scosche GM5201AB.

01-24-2014, 09:12 PM	#4
Jrichards73 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Victory Red Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 921	Easy, move the seat forward, remove the two screws in the back of the tracks, tilt it forward unplug the seat and pull it out. __________________ Updates: BTR Stage 2 VVT Cam Kit w/Smith Brothers Trunnions, Fluidampr, RX catch can, B&M Trans pan mod, Kooks Black Headers, Borla S-tunes, Eibach Multi-Pro-R2 coilovers and Swaybars, BMR Full Bushing kit with Toe and Trailing arms, RB Rotors w/EBC Pads, GForce 1400 Axles (now on order). AVH-X5800BHS in Scosche GM5201AB.

01-24-2014, 09:14 PM	#5
Jrichards73 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Victory Red Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 921	T50 I think? I replaced the passenger seat with the power base and pulled the driver seat to run stereo cables, then pulled both this summer to dynomat, and give it a good vac. So its pretty easy! The plug under the seat has a purple slide release. __________________ Updates: BTR Stage 2 VVT Cam Kit w/Smith Brothers Trunnions, Fluidampr, RX catch can, B&M Trans pan mod, Kooks Black Headers, Borla S-tunes, Eibach Multi-Pro-R2 coilovers and Swaybars, BMR Full Bushing kit with Toe and Trailing arms, RB Rotors w/EBC Pads, GForce 1400 Axles (now on order). AVH-X5800BHS in Scosche GM5201AB.

01-25-2014, 12:39 PM	#7
yellowrs Account Suspended Drives: 2010 SS 426 V8 M/T Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Scottsdale AZ Posts: 1,376	Well so much for taking the seat out, managed to strip the bolt on the driver side. I used the wright tool which I just bought at autozone but that pos bolt is in to tight. Attached Images

01-25-2014, 06:54 PM	#8
Mikes SS Drives: '10 CGM 2SS/RS 6M Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Central Florida Posts: 1,032 View My Garage	It probably wasn't too tight, it might have been cross threaded, mine was

01-25-2014, 07:54 PM	#9
Jrichards73 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Victory Red Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 921	That sucks! They generally come out pretty easy, like Mike said suspect they cross threaded it. __________________ Updates: BTR Stage 2 VVT Cam Kit w/Smith Brothers Trunnions, Fluidampr, RX catch can, B&M Trans pan mod, Kooks Black Headers, Borla S-tunes, Eibach Multi-Pro-R2 coilovers and Swaybars, BMR Full Bushing kit with Toe and Trailing arms, RB Rotors w/EBC Pads, GForce 1400 Axles (now on order). AVH-X5800BHS in Scosche GM5201AB.

02-01-2014, 05:35 PM	#10
yellowrs Account Suspended Drives: 2010 SS 426 V8 M/T Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Scottsdale AZ Posts: 1,376	OK, finally was able to fix my seat cover problem. Took me a while to get the screw out. Used super-glue and self tapping metal screws to reattach the loose leather. Picture 1 is driver side with the seat removed. Pic 2 is the loose seat cover. Pic 3 is the seat cover installed back in the track. Pic 4 is the the plastic clips secure with self tapping metal screws. Attached Images

02-10-2014, 01:24 PM	#11
pnyklr Drives: A Gift From My Wife Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Powder Springs, GA Posts: 1,557	I probably would have used a couple of washers under the bolt heads to ease the stress on the fabric but good job! -Funk __________________ 2012 Convert 2SS/RS SW/IO LS3 - Build #1081 07/21/2011 - (3800) Order produced and vehicle is being prepared for shipping. 08/09/2011 - (4200) Shipped (vehicle is shipped to the dealer or interim point of delivery). 08/16/2011 - (5000) Vehicle has been delivered to dealer. 08/19/2011 - In my possession.