Seat click fix

NotmyGTR · 06-03-2009, 08:51 PM

Finally got that annoying seat click some of you guys talked about around 2 or 3 weeks ago. Went to Lowe's and picked up some pretty thick lock washers...........booya...fixed. Just some info if anyone still has that problem.

ChrisSlicks · 06-03-2009, 08:58 PM

Where did you apply the washers? Between the seat and the rails? A DIY write up would be really cool.

NotmyGTR · 06-03-2009, 09:13 PM

The mounting foot for the four corners only utilize a flat washer, so thats what I changed to lock washers. Also, there is a bright silver bar that runs from side to side towards the front of the seat. Kinda weak, and its mounted on tabs to the rail itself. I measured that distance from tab to tab and replaced that with flatbar. Pain in the azz to drill the holes........I used stainless.....but the click is a thing of the past. Hope that explains it good enough.

ChrisSlicks · 06-03-2009, 09:24 PM

Not really, but it helps

If somebody gets to this before me, please grab the camera.

Junior370z · 06-03-2009, 09:35 PM

I would like to see this in more detail also. That click annoys me LOL!

NotmyGTR · 06-03-2009, 09:47 PM

Dont think photo's are necessary for this one. So here goes step by step:

1. Move seat all the way back.

2. Remove the black caps from the two front seat bolts.

3. Remove two front seat bolts with a 14mm socket.

4. Lift the backrest lever and let the seat back fold forward.

5. Adjust the seat forward so you can access the back two seat bolts.

6. Remove those two black caps and use the 14mm socket to take those bolts out.

7. Tilt the seat assembly back and disconnect the wiring harness.

8. Remove the seat from the car.

9. At this point, there is only 1 (ONE) silver bar that attatches to the rails on both sides that is removable. Remove the two bolts holding that in place with a 10mm wrench.

10. Measure the distance from seat rail to rail.

11. Cut your flat bar, slide it in place and mark your holes for drilling.

12. Install the flatbar. You will need slightly longer bolts now and utilize lock washers for that install as well.

13. Put the seat back in the car. Re-connect your harness.

14. Install your seat bolts in opposite order using lock washers for all four.

Thats it. If you take a flashlight and look under your seat, you will notice the silver tube that I am talking about in Step #9. There are other silver rods under the seat, but they are tacked in place. The one you remove and replace with flatbar is the only one with 10mm bolts.

Junior370z · 06-03-2009, 09:51 PM

What's the dimension of the flat bar?

NotmyGTR · 06-03-2009, 10:00 PM

1/4 in stainless 14 1/2 by 1

Junior370z · 06-03-2009, 10:29 PM

Thanks! I think they'll have that at home depot.

AARC51 · 06-04-2009, 12:29 AM

What click?

AK370Z · 06-04-2009, 01:00 AM

great to hear. If this the same problem these guy are having, you should post a link of this thread here Anyone having a problem with their driver seat moving around with aggressive driving?

ChrisSlicks · 06-04-2009, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AARC51

What click?

It only affects the driver's seat of base models cars, touring models have a different seat mechanism because they are powered.

Quote:

Originally Posted by NotmyGTR

Dont think photo's are necessary for this one. So here goes step by step:

Thanks for the step by step, much appreciated. +rep

CBRich · 06-04-2009, 09:40 AM

Haven't noticed this problem yet as I only drive my Z on weekends, but when it arises I'll have the parts waiting. Thanks a lot.

vater · 06-04-2009, 10:29 AM

is this something that wouldn't be covered by warranty?

CBRich · 06-04-2009, 01:57 PM

Wrong Thread.

06-03-2009, 08:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
NotmyGTR Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: TX Posts: 177 Drives: 09 370Z/Pearl 6speed Rep Power: 15	Seat click fix Finally got that annoying seat click some of you guys talked about around 2 or 3 weeks ago. Went to Lowe's and picked up some pretty thick lock washers...........booya...fixed. Just some info if anyone still has that problem. __________________ 1996 Skyline GT-R LM fully tuned by Mines/2006 Nissan Titan 5.6 SE Texas Edition/2009 370 Base w Sport Pkg

06-03-2009, 09:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
NotmyGTR Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: TX Posts: 177 Drives: 09 370Z/Pearl 6speed Rep Power: 15	Mounting foot The mounting foot for the four corners only utilize a flat washer, so thats what I changed to lock washers. Also, there is a bright silver bar that runs from side to side towards the front of the seat. Kinda weak, and its mounted on tabs to the rail itself. I measured that distance from tab to tab and replaced that with flatbar. Pain in the azz to drill the holes........I used stainless.....but the click is a thing of the past. Hope that explains it good enough. __________________ 1996 Skyline GT-R LM fully tuned by Mines/2006 Nissan Titan 5.6 SE Texas Edition/2009 370 Base w Sport Pkg

06-03-2009, 09:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
Junior370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Las Vegas Age: 49 Posts: 1,024 Drives: over the speed limit Rep Power: 292	I would like to see this in more detail also. That click annoys me LOL! __________________ DON'T DO IT! ( Click to show/hide ) Stillen CBECAI-U/D PulleyGround KitSwaysSetrab Oil CoolerIchiba Rear Camber KitAgility CoiloverBerk HFCTechnosquare TuneGT-R ButtonVenaci MeshSP Performance Cross Drilled/Slotted RotorsSPC Toe BoltsBomex LipMud flapsAero Jacket Type III WingSold

06-03-2009, 09:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
NotmyGTR Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: TX Posts: 177 Drives: 09 370Z/Pearl 6speed Rep Power: 15	Step by step Dont think photo's are necessary for this one. So here goes step by step: 1. Move seat all the way back. 2. Remove the black caps from the two front seat bolts. 3. Remove two front seat bolts with a 14mm socket. 4. Lift the backrest lever and let the seat back fold forward. 5. Adjust the seat forward so you can access the back two seat bolts. 6. Remove those two black caps and use the 14mm socket to take those bolts out. 7. Tilt the seat assembly back and disconnect the wiring harness. 8. Remove the seat from the car. 9. At this point, there is only 1 (ONE) silver bar that attatches to the rails on both sides that is removable. Remove the two bolts holding that in place with a 10mm wrench. 10. Measure the distance from seat rail to rail. 11. Cut your flat bar, slide it in place and mark your holes for drilling. 12. Install the flatbar. You will need slightly longer bolts now and utilize lock washers for that install as well. 13. Put the seat back in the car. Re-connect your harness. 14. Install your seat bolts in opposite order using lock washers for all four. Thats it. If you take a flashlight and look under your seat, you will notice the silver tube that I am talking about in Step #9. There are other silver rods under the seat, but they are tacked in place. The one you remove and replace with flatbar is the only one with 10mm bolts. __________________ 1996 Skyline GT-R LM fully tuned by Mines/2006 Nissan Titan 5.6 SE Texas Edition/2009 370 Base w Sport Pkg

06-03-2009, 09:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
Junior370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Las Vegas Age: 49 Posts: 1,024 Drives: over the speed limit Rep Power: 292	What's the dimension of the flat bar? __________________ DON'T DO IT! ( Click to show/hide ) Stillen CBECAI-U/D PulleyGround KitSwaysSetrab Oil CoolerIchiba Rear Camber KitAgility CoiloverBerk HFCTechnosquare TuneGT-R ButtonVenaci MeshSP Performance Cross Drilled/Slotted RotorsSPC Toe BoltsBomex LipMud flapsAero Jacket Type III WingSold

06-03-2009, 08:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	Where did you apply the washers? Between the seat and the rails? A DIY write up would be really cool.

06-03-2009, 09:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	Not really, but it helps If somebody gets to this before me, please grab the camera.

06-03-2009, 10:00 PM	#8 (permalink)
NotmyGTR Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: TX Posts: 177 Drives: 09 370Z/Pearl 6speed Rep Power: 15	My choice 1/4 in stainless 14 1/2 by 1 __________________ 1996 Skyline GT-R LM fully tuned by Mines/2006 Nissan Titan 5.6 SE Texas Edition/2009 370 Base w Sport Pkg

06-03-2009, 10:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
Junior370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Las Vegas Age: 49 Posts: 1,024 Drives: over the speed limit Rep Power: 292	Thanks! I think they'll have that at home depot. __________________ DON'T DO IT! ( Click to show/hide ) Stillen CBECAI-U/D PulleyGround KitSwaysSetrab Oil CoolerIchiba Rear Camber KitAgility CoiloverBerk HFCTechnosquare TuneGT-R ButtonVenaci MeshSP Performance Cross Drilled/Slotted RotorsSPC Toe BoltsBomex LipMud flapsAero Jacket Type III WingSold

06-04-2009, 01:00 AM	#11 (permalink)
AK370Z Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 9,930 Drives: 09 370Z MB Sports M6 Rep Power: 10	great to hear. If this the same problem these guy are having, you should post a link of this thread here Anyone having a problem with their driver seat moving around with aggressive driving? __________________ The370Z Signature Pictures ll Want to rock our forum decals on your car? Then click here! ll How to Embed YouTube Videos In a Post STOP! (Hammertime) ll Become a Premium Member Click HERE ll F.A.Q. Are You a Nissan Dealer? Click Here to Become A "Supporting Dealer" and Start Listing Your 370Zs In Our Inventory Section My Monterey Blue Z ll My Exhaust --> My Intake --> G3 Nissan's Official Response Regarding Oil Temp Issue: CLICK HERE Need a Set of Cheap Winter wheels /Tires? Then Visit The Banner Link Below and Place Your Order. You'll Help Keep The370Z Alive.

06-04-2009, 09:40 AM	#13 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	Haven't noticed this problem yet as I only drive my Z on weekends, but when it arises I'll have the parts waiting. Thanks a lot.

06-04-2009, 10:29 AM	#14 (permalink)
vater Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Age: 39 Posts: 67 Drives: 05 RSX-S Rep Power: 205	is this something that wouldn't be covered by warranty?

06-04-2009, 01:57 PM	#15 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	Wrong Thread. Last edited by CBRich; 06-05-2009 at 11:30 AM.

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