Jamed Front Seat

[jwgreen]

How can you fix a jamed front seat

[onmyown]

I've got the same problem with mine. Have you managed to resolve it and if so how? thanks

[AlexB]

Spray the sliders on the floor from the front and back with some WD40 or penetrating spray.

[onmyown]

I've done that and can't see anything jamming it either. One side seems to want to move but the other is totally jammed

[AlexB]

See the drawings in p.72 here:
https://www.reno.ro/index.php?s=75bb15df ... 1627461176

It might be possible to reach for the mechanism by sticking your arm under the seat.

[onmyown]

Thanks for the link. It all looks too technical for me (and can't read French) so it looks like a trip to the garage to get it sorted unless anyone has any other ideas.

[AlexB]

I was pointing at the drawings (the text does not say much about your problem anyway) -- open the file and type the page number in the corresponfding field above the page.

The drawings will show a bar going across and two locks on the sliders. The bar is driven by a cable, but it does not matter, as at least one side works. I suggest to put your arm under the seat, locate the lock on the "ill" side and try to release it. Spray it again, if necessary.

Otherwise, it is a trip to the garage, I am afraid... Good luck.

[onmyown]

Thank you once again. I will try that in the daylight and hopefully avoid a trip to the garage. Thanks again.

[Nige]

Bolt the seat out....4 Screws....unclub the plug....then have a good look at it. Its probably something very simple!

[onmyown]

It looks like something electrical under the passenger seat and not sure what it is or if i should mess about with it. Perhaps you can shed some light on it.

[AlexB]

In the CC there is an airbag there plus the usual pre-tensioners. You are right, don't mess with them unless you know what you are doing.

[onmyown]

So I guess that means a trip to the garage then???

[onmyown]

Thank you, luckily i'm slim and quite flexible but still not slim enough to get in the back behind it as it's pushed right back. I think i'll leave it to the experts.

[AlexB]

Slim, flexible, drives a CC, "on-my-own"...

You are right, if the seat is still seized after applying lubrication and shaking it vigorously, then a more serious approach may be needed. Leave it to someone who can undo a couple of bolts and inspect the mechanism. It is not a common problem, so it is hard to guess what caused it.

[onmyown]

Thank you. Once i've got it sorted i'll post any feedback on the problem on here.