Seat Runners, 172 (mk2)

[Pootle]

I know rattly/loose seat runners are a common problem, certainly on the 172. I asked the dealer to look at mine as it went in for a service on Friday, as the movement in the seat has got so bad.
All theyve done is lubricate the runners which hasnt made a blind bit of difference.

I have done a search but come up with nothing....
Is it worth just tightening the runners myself, or would I be best off buying brand new runners for the seat and fitting them. How much of a job would it be to fit myself, or is it something best left to a dealer...and anyone know how much they are??

Thanks
Em

 

[Lee]

I had this problem from new on my 172. They replaced the runners but the problem soon came back.

My 182 has been okay.

I think closing up the runners was found to help, but obviously made moving the seat harder.

 

[THE KID]

Loosen runners,Push seat back & forth a couple of times.Nip up bolts slightly and do same again then fully tighten.Should work ok thereafter.