Posted April 1, 200618 yr comment_161976 Hey all,I have been trying to remove the vinyl seat covers for the past few days, and cannot for the life of me get the four large Phillips screws loose which hold the seat back/reclining mechanism to the seat base. There's no rust or corrosion, but those guys just won't budge!Humble's book says to use an impact driver, and shows a photo of a guy hitting the screwdriver with a hammer while trying to unscrew them, which I've tried without success. I don't have access to air tools, so that's out. Any other ideas? I'd really like to avoid the upholstery shop, but only for pride and pocketbook reasons.Any help would be appreciated.Thanks,Steve Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/19472-quick-help-with-seat-vinyl-removal/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 1, 200618 yr comment_161980 The tool in question is not an air tool. When you hit it with a hammer it twists the screw clockwise or counter-clockwise depending on how you set it. I can't remember if I had to use mine on my seats but I bought it at Sears:http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=TOOL&pid=00947641000 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/19472-quick-help-with-seat-vinyl-removal/#findComment-161980 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 1, 200618 yr comment_161983 Got any friends with motor cycles? They will have one. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/19472-quick-help-with-seat-vinyl-removal/#findComment-161983 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 1, 200618 yr comment_161986 I had the same trouble with one of the screws. It was stripped out and I don't have an impact driver, so I used Vise Grips to take it out. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/19472-quick-help-with-seat-vinyl-removal/#findComment-161986 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 1, 200618 yr Author comment_162002 The tool in question is not an air tool. When you hit it with a hammer it twists the screw clockwise or counter-clockwise depending on how you set it. I can't remember if I had to use mine on my seats but I bought it at Sears:http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=TOOL&pid=00947641000I am getting that tool tonight! That is exactly what I need! Thanks a ton, Mike. Steve Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/19472-quick-help-with-seat-vinyl-removal/#findComment-162002 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 1, 200618 yr comment_162006 Since you're only going to use it for a few items, go to Harbor Freight and get it for about a third (or less) the price of Sears.If you were going to be using this a LOT, then Sears' Lifetime Warranty on their tool would make it worthwhile to pay the extra.FWIWE Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/19472-quick-help-with-seat-vinyl-removal/#findComment-162006 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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