installing new seats

[paynetrainvy]

im wondering if the bolts holding the front seats down have to be tightened with a torque wrench or can they just be done normally ?

 

[Aussiecv8]

I've installed lots of seats over the years and have never torqued them yet. Never had a seat come loose either.

 

[sweefu]

+1 for normally, i've done at least 6 seats (not a lot) and so far over 30 000km never come loose at all. For safety's sake put some loctite on the bolt, all will be good.

 

[paynetrainvy]

Ok thanks guys just wanted to double check before going at it this weekend

 

[gossie]

You need to beware of ADR.

 

[paynetrainvy]

You need to beware of ADR.

Umm ok ?? Can you elaborate ?

 

[rx2_freak]

I've always wondered if there was as well so i had a quick browse around the net and checked the adr's, and found little. I found one relating to corvettes[link below]. All I've ever done is use a little bit of thread lock and do them up good and tight, just don't annihilate them.

Seat Bolt Torque Specs - Corvette Forum

 

[paynetrainvy]

I've always wondered if there was as well so i had a quick browse around the net and checked the adr's, and found little. I found one relating to corvettes[link below]. All I've ever done is use a little bit of thread lock and do them up good and tight, just don't annihilate them.

Seat Bolt Torque Specs - Corvette Forum

Interesting, thanks for that. Might have see if I can borrow a torque wrench

 

[DUK13Y]

I've only installed 2 seats but did them normally without a torque wrench and just loctite'd the bolts. Had absolutely no dramas for the time I had them (about 20000kms). With ADR, I doubt they will pick you up for seat bolts unless they are obviously loose.

 

[bushute]

I know this is an old thread but to assist others that come looking for this info, like I did, the torque specifications are:
Front seat bolts: 35-50Nm
Seat belt anchor bolts: 35-50Nm

Loctite is not necessary.

Over-tightening a bolt can weaken it and cause it to break, which may occur at a most inopportune time e.g. in a collision. Under-tightening will cause it to eventually come loose.

'Good and tight' is not the right way. The manufacturer sets torque specifications for a reason. Use them. I found the above in the Service and Repair manual.