Can't remove the seat, is there a trick to it?

[Seneca]

New to me 2009 C14, 16K miles, tried to remove seat to investigate the ECU for possible reflash BUT the seat won't budge.  I read what the owner's manual says regarding removal, it says to push down on the rear of the seat if it's stubborn.  No joy.

Does the key normally need to be held against spring action while removing the seat? Mine does which makes the seat pulling/lifting a one handed operation. Is this right?

Previous owner removed the seat during pre-buy for me; it was very difficult to get back on, requiring a screwdriver to push forward on a couple of tabs at the rear of the seat.  Is this typical?  I really didn't look at the latching mechanism when the PO had it off and have no idea where to pry or what to do.

Thanks in advance!

Seneca

[maxtog]

New to me 2009 C14, 16K miles, tried to remove seat to investigate the ECU for possible reflash BUT the seat won't budge.  I read what the owner's manual says regarding removal, it says to push down on the rear of the seat if it's stubborn.  No joy.

Aftermarket seat?  Mine (Sargent) is extremely difficult to remove or install.  Takes many attempts, sometimes cursing.  And doing it alone is really bad- sometimes I will put a vice grip on the key to keep it engaged so I can use both hands.  Sometimes pressing down and forward on the center while pulling up on the back.

Does the key normally need to be held against spring action while removing the seat?

Yes

[Seneca]

Thanks for the reply; had my wife hold the key while I tried both hands pushing and pulling, no luck.  While I went to find something to pry with, wife says, seats off, no biggie.  What!? How did you do that with one hand??  No prob, she says, glad to help.

WTF??!!

She says she'll take anybody else's seat off in in our area (Little Rock)....for 50 bucks.

Oh, and the ECU was stock! Now to get Steve to work some magic on it.

[maxtog]

Thanks for the reply; had my wife hold the key while I tried both hands pushing and pulling, no luck.  While I went to find something to pry with, wife says, seats off, no biggie.  What!? How did you do that with one hand??  No prob, she says, glad to help.  WTF??!!

Yep, I can fight mine for 10 minutes and then all of a sudden it just comes off easily.  Makes no sense.

Oh, and the ECU was stock!

Eeeeeeeew!

Now to get Steve to work some magic on it.

[Justcliff]

I very seldom take mine off, but it seems it just releases when I turn the key & I lift with my left hand. RDL seat on stock pan.

If you should ever need work done that you're not comfortable with Fred Harmon is in Mountain Home, good guy & quality work.

I'm just up the road from you in Greenbrier.

[robertv]

Thanks for the reply; had my wife hold the key while I tried both hands pushing and pulling, no luck.  While I went to find something to pry with, wife says, seats off, no biggie.  What!? How did you do that with one hand??  No prob, she says, glad to help.

WTF??!!

She says she'll take anybody else's seat off in in our area (Little Rock)....for 50 bucks.

Oh, and the ECU was stock! Now to get Steve to work some magic on it.

Hahaha, thanks for making my day! And probably thank your wife for taking the seat off! Hopefully the latch is not hung or tight on any loose cables.

You will not regret getting your ECU flashed from Steve! I have the Mtn Runner Premium and its refined at slower speeds, but in the twisties you'll have a big grin searching for more curves.