[Jim Richards]

I am in the process of changing our 73E's interior color from brown to black and I had a question about removing the rear seat backs. They have a real big slotted head screw holding them in place on the outboard side of each seat. I used my largest flat bladed screwdriver to no avail. Is there some special trick to remove the rear seat backs or do I have to invest in a really big f'n screwdriver (and grow some muscles)? Thanks!

[Jim Richards]

Never mind...I grew some muscles.

[Marc A]

Jim:

FWIW, I have some really big f'n screw drivers if you ever need them in the future.

[Jim Richards]

Thanks Marc!

[Andrew Luu]

Jim,
How did you finally get it out. I am going to take mine out next week and am thinking about ordering a drag link set from Sears for this job. Please let me know if there is a way to getting around using a drag link. Regards, ANdy

[Jim Richards]

Andy, I just used a real large flat blade screwdriver. It took a little "grunt" but I managed to break loose the large screws that secure the outside ends of the seat backs. They probably hadn't been removed in 30 years.

[targa911man]

Jim--

Did you remember to loosen the locknuts first?

[Jim Richards]

Hehehe, thanks Dan! You're still having bad dreams about the old tie rods we pulled out of your car. No, there's no lock nuts.

[APKhaos]

Those screw-head bolts are notorious for being frozen - search Rennlist for a raft of horror stories.

The best trick to remove them is a $25 Husky impact driver - a cool tool to have in your shop. Its a 1/2" drive, hand-held whack with a hammer device. There is NO WAY mine were moving without this 'persuader' to get them loose.