VW Bug Seat Back Adjuster Repair

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2 жыл бұрын

How to and DIY for repairing a broken seat back adjuster on a 1969 VW Beetle. This repair should also apply from 1956-1972 but some of the parts might be different. I'm not an expert as I have only repaired a few of these over the years. Still, at the very least it will help you diagnose your issue. User discretion advised. I apologize if this video isn't one of my best. Having COVID makes it difficult to do much of anything.
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@rogerlong2314 Жыл бұрын

Finally got after my 69 VW bug seat adjuster. I actually took both seats out and swapped the appropriate parts ( Plastic Cam and spring and hook) with the ones on the passenger seat. They were both in not as bad a condition as yours so my repair has so far worked. Your video made it all possible, so Thanks a Bunch!

@dubworldvwadventures Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! That's why I make these!

@rogerlong2314 Жыл бұрын

I have your same BlUe 1969 VW here in Washington State. Typically after driving say 5 miles the seat back gives way and jerks back, I then grab a pillow and stuff it between my back and seat back for support to complete my trip. My winter project is to do the repair, so video is very helpful. Coincidentally I also have Covid, mild case thankfully. Thanks and get well

@dubworldvwadventures Жыл бұрын

Get well soon! I thankfully recovered but it took about 40 days.

@pla879 2 жыл бұрын

I was able to use my old spring on one side to add to a tip that I made. I got an old screwdriver (strong plastic) and used an angle grinder to grind it down to size. Making the hole for the spring was a reeaal B__cH but I did it.

@dubworldvwadventures 2 жыл бұрын

That’s an awesome idea. I’m really surprised that nobody is making these.

@rayderby1177 9 ай бұрын

I was looking for a modification that would allow the stock seat to recline further back, and also possibly shorten the seat bracket so you sit a little lower, gaining more room between the seat bottom and the bottom of the steering wheel ( I like the idea of sitting a little lower, and reclined a little further back than the stock seats allow, but I do like the stock look of the seats ).

@dubworldvwadventures 9 ай бұрын

You can make it happen with some modifications.

@danharrigan493 3 ай бұрын

I’m working on having someone fabricate pins. My ‘57 beetle seat didn’t have springs or pins. There are 3 holes, the larger one is for the bar…which hole takes the spring/pin?

@dubworldvwadventures 3 ай бұрын

Great question. I’ve never disassembled the adjustment on the early cars. Respond if you find out!

@andrewjones609 2 жыл бұрын

My seat won’t latch back unless I physically lift the “hook” portion of the mechanism. When I put the seat forward, the hook fall down. Are there replacement hooks? I believe mine has the tab broken or worn out (that slides on that thin metal piece to keep it raised up so it accepts the seat when put back in the normal position.)

@dubworldvwadventures 2 жыл бұрын

What year seats do you have? Could be the mechanism is bent in the backrest.