Opel Corsa Quiz
Bodywork and fittings

Front seat - removal and refitting

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4steps
~24min
2/5difficulty
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Removal

1. Remove the trim which covers the seat outboard rail. This trim is secured by a single self-tapping screw at the front (see illustration).

Bodywork and fittings
Seat rail trim removal

2. Remove the four bolts which secure the seat rails to the floor (see illustrations). Remove the seat, complete with rails; disconnecting the seat heating wires (when fitted).

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Seat rail front retaining bolt (one of two)

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Seat rail rear retaining bolt (one of two)

3. The seat can be separated from the rails if wished, for example if attention to the adjustment mechanisms is necessary.

Refitting

4. Refit in the reverse order to removal, but observe the following tightening sequence for the rail bolts:

  1. Nip up the rear bolts.
  2. Tighten the front bolts to the specified torque.
  3. Tighten the outboard rear bolt to the specified torque.
  4. Tighten the inboard rear bolt to the specified torque and refit the seat rail trim.

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