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DRIVER SEAT DOES NOT SLIDE BACK AND FORT

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Newby, Jun 21, 2016.

  1. Jun 21, 2016 at 6:18 AM
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    Newby

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    Hello every,

    I have a seat problem for my 98 Tacoma V6 4x4. The driver seat now does not slide back and fort. Do you have any idea what's wrong with it?

    Have a great day

    Newby
     
  2. Jun 21, 2016 at 9:14 AM
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    skeezix

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    Remove the seat. It's held on by four 12 or 13 mm bolts. Turn the seat upside down and see what's wrong.
     
  3. Jun 21, 2016 at 9:17 AM
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    mikesdoublecab

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    Yep take it out flip it over. Could have some old french fries caught in the tracks.
     
  4. Jun 21, 2016 at 9:19 AM
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    Catcrazed

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    If it's like my 91 there is a wire that goes from side to side. Mine had worn just enough that it wouldn't pull the lever on the far side. So I straighted it the bent it shorter so it would pull the lever. Works now.
     
  5. Jun 21, 2016 at 1:53 PM
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    I'll take it out and flip it over to look at it.
     
  6. Jun 21, 2016 at 5:32 PM
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    When I read the title I assumed this thread was for a 3rd gen
     
  7. Jun 21, 2016 at 5:36 PM
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    SilverBullet19

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    as others have said, something is caught in the track. Its easy to remove the seat and check. Might need to give it some lubricant.
     

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