[W126 Coupe] Seat Lock problem

[Dick Spellman]

Dan,

Below is from waning memory.  Please check the cd manual for specifics.

Slide the seat rearward and remove the two trim caps and two 13mm floor
bolts from the front cabin.
Slide the seat forward and remove the two 13mm bolts from the rear cabin
floor.
Remove the seat belt rail trim cover and bolt in rear cabin from the side of
the transmission.   Rock the seat upward and disconnect the electrical and
vacuum lines.
Now remove the seat to a bench and inspect for any frame damage.
Installation is the reverse process.

The vacuum lead manages the seat back lock.  The electric harnesses manage
seat belt latch indicator (2-wire?), seat movement (6,8 or 10 pin block?)
and electric heat (should be a relay box and harness under seat) if
equipped.

The motors internal to the seat for rail front to back movement and seat
back elevation are run on thick black cables.  These can become loose from
the motors leaving no action while the motors turn and can be repaired on a
bench.

Good luck,

Dick


On Wed, Sep 7, 2011 at 8:31 AM, L&D gardner <cruftsk9 at tpg.com.au> wrote:


>   Hi Folks

> Well! Just as I was enjoying my SEC “bug free”for a change  a friend asked

> for a ride from the bottom of his drive to the top,problem is he has hip

> joint problems and was waiting for surgery, so as he is about to get in the

> passenger side his hip gives way  and he comes crashing down into the

> seat(he weighs 130kg)how the welds on the seat frame held together is a

> miracle!!

> After that the seat would not lock with the engine running,I suspect the

> vacuum pipes/connectors have been damaged under the seat I have removed the

> rail bolts but the seat would not lift up,I may have to remove the floor

> bolts.If anyone has information on how to access the lock components and

> effect repair I would appreciate it.

>

>

> Kind Regards Dan Gardner   1986 560 SEC Euro (220kw)

>

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