96 Tahoe Passenger seat track

[skintahoe]

Ok guys I've pull the passenger seat track to find out why it wont work and surprise there is a more then half a dozen springs along with metal levers and locks that could be broken or not connected. Does anyone have a working diagram and pics of how this track should look so we can repair them, weld them or know when to toss them out?

 

[Ceejkay]

are they power seats?

 

[skintahoe]

No this is a 2 door the drivers side is power the passenger has 2 rails one for when you are seated to move back and forth and the other to extend the seat way out of the way for people to get into the back.

 

[Ceejkay]

ahh ok sorry cant really help you, i have power passenger..

 

[SunlitComet]

See if this is your issue:

File In Section: 10- Body
Bulletin No.: 76-16-12
Date: April, 1997
Subject:
Easy Entry Seat Noise, Movement, High Adjustment Effort (Replace Riser Assembly) Models:
1996-97 Chevrolet and GMC C/K Extended Cab and 2 door Utility Models Condition
Some owners may comment about the easy entry passenger seat making a rattle noise, rocking and/or being difficult to adjust.
Correction
Replace the Riser Assembly with P/N 12376289.
Service Procedure
Prior to installation, the new Riser Assembly must be painted to match the interior using the paint system utilized at your dealership. Replace the Riser Assembly following the procedure in Section 10A2 of the appropriate year
C/K Service Manual.
Parts Information
P/N Description Qty Riser Assembly, 12376289 Passenger Seat 1

 

[raptorforme93]

My seat operates fine, but there is a lot of play in it when it is locked back. You can kind of rock back and forth because it seems so loose and I hate it. Other than replacing it with an electric one from a 4 door (which I do want to do) is there any way to get rid of that play?

 

[skintahoe]

Aside from replacing the seat track for a meager 450 bucks....does anyone know how to repair these tracks...im looking for a detailed diagram or photos of how the springs should attach and how the levers should look on an operating seat track...or where you can weld them? Although I think someone should start a thread on seat retrofits for our OBS 2 door tahoes hint hint

 

[SunlitComet]

you can try this but I need the rpo code for your seats to verify diagram.

 

[skintahoe]

I've tried that diagram unfortunately its not detailed enough for what goes where on this track. Btw what is an rpo number? I'll take some pics to explain my issue but thanks so far for your help!

 

[99 2dr]

Part # 9 is the one you need to make the seat slide all the way to the dash. Mine was broken and I replaced it when i had the seats recovered. I remember the dealership had a hard time sourcing the cable and it took a couple weeks to get one. I replaced the cable and the seat slid all the way to the dash properly for about 2 weeks. Since then I seem to be in a battle with something bending or the cable stretching and not releasing the latch completely.