Hi everyone, I pcked up my new Impreza couple of days ago (2000 Impreza Turbo),

I noticed the driver seat base seems loose, and has a gap between the base and back rest, where as the passenger seat dosent.

I am just about to buy a second hand leather interior but sounds like this has the same problem.

Does anyone know why this is and how to fix?

thanks James

 

James
Welcome to scoobynet first of all, and hope you enjoy the new car (once you've got the seats sorted out)

Your seat problem isn't something I've ever seen or heard about before, so your best bet is probably to post some pictures up and see if it rings any bells with other members.

 

It might be best to remove the whole seat, and inspect it. It's held in place with four bolts. Then you can see where the seat is held to the subframe. It may be sprained or even broken. I used to drive a Vauxhall Carlton which had a broken seat-to-subframe weld, it made the seat back feel loose and it was also twisted.
DO be CAREFUL replacing the seat: you MUST screw the bolts in hand tight. If any won't go, wiggle the seat about until they do, then tighten all four with your socket set. WARNING: FAILURE TO DO THIS WILL LEAD TO YOU STRIPPING THE BOLT THREADS, THEY APPEAR TO BE MADE OF CHEESE!

HTH

 

my drivers seat is not loose but does have the gap to??

 

thanks mate, loving my new car despite, needing a new clutch already (2nd Subaru 2nd Clutch needed a week after buying!)

 

think it might just be because the seat adjustment is wound right down

 

mmm cheese eh?! thanks for the warning

 

The gap between base and back is normal. Passenger seat doesn't have the adjustability of the drivers hence no gap. If the base seems lose it could be a snapped bracket. I got that on mine. Will get it out and have it welded soon as I can be bothered.