bucket seat latches.

[johnj92131]

Perhaps the wron title.

 

How do I remove the small plastic "cap" on the "handle" used to release the seat back to fold forward?

 

Know it is held in by a small diameter pin and that pin has to be pulled out to remove the "cap".

 

But how do I pull that pin? What kind of a tool is required

 

Thanks for the assistance.

 

JJ

[mfpdm]

Far as I know there is no tool for that. This is what I planned on doing. Using a very small diameter drill bit that will fit on the inside of that pin so you can drill through to the other side of the plastic. Basically a centering hole if you will. Then using a bit the same size as the pin to drill the plastic using your centering hole. Now you should be able to use a punch or a pair of pliers with a nail or something to push the roll pin out. Just have to be careful and take your time. Like I said, I plan on doing this so it's just an unproven idea at this point.

 

Why do you need to get it off?

 

:cheers:

[SuperWade2]

Doesn't the entire latch/lever mechanism unbolt from the seat frame?

[mfpdm]

Doesn't the entire latch/lever mechanism unbolt from the seat frame?

 

They are welded on and the lever has a un-removeable pin. Engineers really out did themselves on this one. :shake:

 

You figure, the only reason you would need to take the knob off, is to put a new trim bezel on. Since they never break :rotfl2: they figured it was safe to make them permanent.

 

I figured if my trim pieces break, I would fab me up a replacement out of flat stock aluminum. Would make it look the same as the stock one except, I'd cut a slot on the backside to slide over the lever.

 

:cheers:

[johnj92131]

Why do I want to take them off?

 

Found a very badly smashed up 2 door Cherokee with gray bucket seats. The plastic trim pieces are in good shape - I want to salvage those parts. That is all I can reach - the car is badly folded up.