removing seats to clean

[CieraSL]

Re: removing seats to clean

Pardon my ignorance, but what is Locktite? What does it cost, and where can I buy it?

EDIT: No, the seats do not have power lumbar support. Nothing on the seats is power. What is that one wire for?

[cnfowler]

Re: removing seats to clean

Shane, remove the four bolts, unclip the wire harness (if it does indeed go to the seat), and go to town. Does the car have power lumbar support? That's the only thing I can think of other than heated seats since you already mentioned they are manual seats, not power. Nothing to be feared. I highly recommend removing the seats to do a complete job. Just don't forget to use Locktite when reinstalling the bolts. When you pull them, you'll see it on the threads of the bolts. It's rare to see seats and seatbelt bolts not have Locktite.

Colin

[CieraSL]

OK, this may belong under Interior Care, I'm not sure. Mods, if you feel the need to move it, please feel free to do so. OK, so here's my question. How hard is it to remove front seats in order to clean under them? The car in question is a 1992 Honda Civic LX that my parents purchased about 2 weeks ago as a run around car. There are 4 bolts that bolt the seat to the floor, and there is a cord under the seat that has a black wire cover over it. It does not have power seats - they are manually moved by a lever. What is that cord underneath for? Can I unclip that without any fear? Anything I should be careful of? I can take the center console apart, so having that in the road won't be an issue in getting the seats out of the car. I've never pulled seats out to do a cleaning before, but in this car, I think it really needs it. Any tips would be very much appreciated. Thanks!

P.S. Expect a writeup on the Civic probably Tuesday evening sometime.