Rear Seat Removal - Need Advice

[dannyg911]

I am pulling the rear seats on my 82 SC and the screw on the outer side of each seat is stuck. Any advise from wise veterans is appreciated. I did WD40 but can't seem to break it free. I'm guessing I'm not the first to have this problem, and yes I did a search.

Thanks in advance

DG

[964TargaC2]

I heated mine with a soldering iron and then used impact driver, still a bear to get them out though

[Tony V]

A ratchet with a screwdriver socket works great.
Or if you have a screwdriver, that has a spot just below the handle, that you can use a wrench on.

[dannyg911]

Thanks, I did try the wrench/screwdriver but no joy. I will try heating it or I was going to go pick up a small needle nose vice grip and give that a try too. I will let you know how I make out.

[Canada Kev]

Impact driver. Just preload it to take any slack out of the space on the screw with the bit and whack it with a hammer. If you don't have a set, they're inexpensive at your FLAPS or Harbor Freight or wherever, and worthwhile picking up.

And heating it should help, too. Just don't burn your carpet. Good luck!

[bkreigsr]

This has always worked for me:
lay a 17 inch Craftsman flat blade screwdriver across the seat into the pivot screw.
Get out your 3/8 inch open wrench, fit it over the shank of the screwdriver and turn - a couple of whacks with a hammer on the open-end wrench should loosen the screw.
Bill K

[Dpmulvan]

everyone should have an impact driver, it will save you everytime

[lsf911]

I used a 1/2" drive 3/4" wide Drag Link. I had to grind it down a bit to fit in the slot but it worked great. Cost is about $10

[Flojo]

use this (see below) and tap it hard to loosen it sitting prior turning it.
it doesn't need that much leverage.

Originally Posted by lsf911

[dannyg911]

Yes, that did it flojo and lsf911. I picked some up at harbor freight. And as long as I was at it ordered an impact driver too.

Thanks guys