Plastic side cover on drivers seat

[Alyson Bolin]

Hello all, I am new here and hopefully can get some answers. I am wanting to fix a cosmetic issue on the manual seat of my 02 sport trac I recently purchased from my neighbor. She's a bit on the hefty side so her sliding in & out of the drivers seat eventually broke the plastic connector That attaches the plastic side cover where the reclining handlebar is. It just flops around and looks horrible. Is there a way to replace it or fix it? Or do I have to buy another seat?

Thanks in advance for any help.

 

[Todd Z]

You can buy the plastic part and swap it out if its still available....



BUT I can post a pic of how I fixed mine cheaply and quickly if you like.



When I was bigger I broke that dam thing too....LOL



Todd Z

 

[gyates]

Todd, if it is a real fix I would like to see a pic too.:supercool: I have the same problem on my '05 and the part is no longer available new anywhere.. the only difference for me is mine has the power seat controls.

 

[Todd Z]

Here you go.... The screws are in where the small screws hold in the metal clips. EXCUSE the holes, I tried zip ties back in the day.....



So you need something about 2 inch or so long, Remove the factory small screws, drill thew holes and run in the new screws from the outside..... Use washers if desired.



Todd Z



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