drivers seat

2001 CHEVROLET IMPALA
6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SCHERUBIN
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I slid my drivers seat up for cleaning and now it would not slide back. Only one side is sliding back - so the seat is sliding back at an angle.
The car is 2001 Chevy Impala 6 cylinder
Feb 21, 2011 at 4:28 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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Is this a power seat or manual?
Feb 21, 2011 at 4:58 AM
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SCHERUBIN
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Its a power seat
Feb 21, 2011 at 5:24 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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That means that either the rail got bound up because of moving into an area it rarely goes or the drive cable for that side has broken. Get out of the seat to take the weight off and see if you can help it along from the outside.
Feb 21, 2011 at 5:28 AM
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SCHERUBIN
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I went under the seat, nothing is tangled and tried to move it along manually, but to no avail
Feb 21, 2011 at 5:31 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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The alternative is to replace the whole track mechanism so you may want to try again.
Feb 21, 2011 at 5:32 AM
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