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PostPosted: Mon Sep 01, 2014 6:41 am    Post subject: seat release knob Reply with quote

Hello all, Can't get front seat back release knob off of metal rod. I need to remove the install new seat covers. Any tricks to this. Thanks
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 01, 2014 8:01 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I believe that those are just a press-fit using a metal clip that fits into the knob and onto the release lever shaft. Try a bit more force.

p.s. Mine won't stay ON, so I'm replacing the knobs and clips with new ones I ordered from the Bughaus. Good luck.
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 01, 2014 8:22 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Here is a couple of pics of mine after I removed them. They were just press fit in, came off fairly easy. Hard to see but there is a little metal retainer clip on the rod that secures the knob.

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PostPosted: Mon Sep 01, 2014 8:23 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thank you, you are right ! Got them off, will have to buy new ones as the clip can only be used once. ... Bob
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