2000 Silverado driver seat removal

mmmtryagain · January 5, 2015

The springs in my driver seat have collapsed and I am looking to replace the seat. I was wondering if you guys had any recommendations into removing them.

bossier62guy · January 5, 2015

Have you looked at them closely? It's a fairly simple process involving 4 fasteners and possibly some wiring connectors (depending on your model). If I remember correctly they are external torx fasteners but a standard 6 sided socket will work.

Btuggle88 · January 6, 2015

I agree the standard 6 sided socket will work I believe its a 14mm or a 15mm socket.

02suburbanZ71 · January 11, 2015

^ yep

Chris · January 11, 2015

I cant remember the sizes, but you can use a 6 point socket. I am pretty sure one needed is a 14 mm and the other may be a 16 mm. Use deep well

white1500 · January 12, 2015

I can't tell which MY gmt800 you have but getting the updated seats would be a good idea. Were they from '05+?

Chris · January 12, 2015

I can't tell which MY gmt800 you have but getting the updated seats would be a good idea. Were they from '05+?

03+, but in 03 a lot of the electronics were changed. So i doubt they would be plug and play.

white1500 · January 12, 2015

03+, but in 03 a lot of the electronics were changed. So i doubt they would be plug and play.

Manual seats ftw!

Chris · January 12, 2015

Manual seats ftw!

Even manual seats have the electronics. Airbag sensor and seat belt sensor

white1500 · January 12, 2015

Oh yeah. Darn it!

KMGZ400 · January 12, 2015

Very easy to take the seats out... Even if they are power. 4 torx bolts and they lift right out

oldscsc · January 12, 2015

As mentioned, the seats use inverted torx bolts. A six point socket will work if the bolts aren't installed and removed a bunch of times.

The seat anchor bolts are extremely tight; mine had LocTite on the threads. Be prepared with either a breaker bar or long ratchet so you can get some leverage on them.

jblakeney · January 13, 2015

I did a write up about working on the track system. Some pictures and required tools... http://wiki.hurstolds.org/GM_Power_Seat_Fix_page_1.html

Jbo

LongrangeLauber · July 14, 2015

Okay so I need to remove my seat because this happened to it:

Not sure how that happened, because I don't really put weight on it. Feel like some douchebag broke it when it was in the shop. Think that's repairable or do I need a whole new seat? If the frame in the back of the seat if broke I can weld it no problem.

Anyone know how to get the leather off without tearing it?

bossier62guy · July 15, 2015

It's pretty easy to do but there are videos available on youtube concerning replacing the leather that will give you some insight on how to remove it. Must have been a big ole boy climbed up inside that truck.

The Seat Shop has some good how to videos....