Drivers seat easing out of position.

[Jim Owens]

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "bluebirdfitz"
wrote:
> The Flexsteel seat on my 78 FC slowly slides out of position after I
set. Not a bad position
> for an astronaut, but a little disconcerting on the highway. Any
ideas?

John,

From your comment I think the recliner mechanism is slipping. You
didn't mention if you have an air-ride seat. It's been a couple of
years now since my wife disassembled the seats and reupholstered them.
I can't seem to remember the mechanism - seems that there is a notched
plate with the selector held in place by a spring which is released by
the adjustment lever. The spring may be weak and/or the detents may be
worn with the result that the seat back fails to fully lock into
position.

Your seats are probably attached to the seat base with four small
bolts whose nuts are sandwiched between the plates above/below the
seat pivot point. You'll need a combination wrench and a flat ratchet
to remove them. The adjustment lever is held on by a phillips head
screw. Once you have the seat removed, invert it, then lift up and
peel back the seat cover to inspect the recliner mechanism. I'm not
sure how easy your access will be - the wife cut the seat covers off
and removed the foam - down to the bare frame. Not something I'd
recommend just to check out the recliner. She's fearless! Helps to
have worked for an automotive seat supplier.

Hope this helps a little. Good luck!

Jim & Pam Owens
77 FC33SB (Gas) Sweetie's Dream
Lake of the Ozarks, MO