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Debbie Wade Posted on May 12, 2015
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How do I fix a driver's seat that has come off track?

My inside part of my seat came off track. When I try to move the seat if rubs really hard on the middle console. The whole inside part of the seat can be lifted up.

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Usually the track is bolted to the floor. Remove the track and seat from vehicle so you can see what is going on, to fix. Just my opinion.

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