I'm trying to remove my back seat and I can't get the retaining screw out to take the back off, they are rusted solid. I have tried PB that didn't work. I tried drilling them out and burnt out 2 bits. Anybody have any idea's.
a hammer and chisel and some heat .
A propane torch on the bolt shank under the car got my corroded ones out.
Those rear seat back/belt bolts can be a huge PITA. Drilling them out should always be the absolute last resort though. Like was said, apply heat to the bolt shank, and some breaker bar force on the other end, it will come out, it has no other choice at that point. I've gotten some impossibly stuck ones out using the torch.
OK, look under the car and find the stud and hope that there in enough of the stud there to screw on 2 big nuts , make sure they are off set, and then try to back out the upper or top nut , use a line wrench if you have to . Also spray some oil from on top a day before and let it soak through , before you deal with it the next day . or just drive it over here I can help. D.Wilder
i always use my big impact and the correct size impact socket.
Thanks for all the suggestions. I was able to get them out this weekend using all of the above. I don't wish this project on anyone. Three hours, two beers and a whole lot of cursing on one bolt.
Heat wrench works wonders!
Not to gloat, but both of mine came right out without any trouble when I had to take my seat back out. Looks like they are a common source of frustration, though...