2000 SL2 drivers seat

[Hank]

Saturn SL2 2000- failed inspection because of loose drivers seat. The
Torx head bolts holding down the assembly are tight (had a doozy of a
time finding a Torx socket-Pep Boys thought it was a proprietary tool
from Saturn), it seems that whatever is holding the framework in the
runner is loose and only in the front; that is, the seat only rocks
backwards (and only a tiny bit). I'm about to remove the seat and have a
look, but before I do, does anyone know if this is a fixable thing? Will
it require a complete seat assembly or will I be able to replace
whatever individual componentis are broken or maladjusted? Ive got the
Haynes book but it tells me nothing.
Also, in the event I do have to replace the whole seat, where can I find
info on what range of model years will fit my car? Thanks, all.

 

[marx404]

there was a recall / technical bulletin on certain S-series pertaning to
loose seat bolts, I dont remember what years it pertained to though. Seems
to be an inherent issue with S-series sometimes, but can be fixed. You may
have to remove all seats ans tighten or replace the faulty tracks and bolts.

marx404

 

[Private]

Saturn SL2 2000- failed inspection because of loose drivers seat. The Torx
head bolts holding down the assembly are tight (had a doozy of a time
finding a Torx socket-Pep Boys thought it was a proprietary tool from
Saturn), it seems that whatever is holding the framework in the runner is
loose and only in the front; that is, the seat only rocks backwards (and
only a tiny bit). I'm about to remove the seat and have a look, but before
I do, does anyone know if this is a fixable thing? Will it require a
complete seat assembly or will I be able to replace whatever individual
componentis are broken or maladjusted? Ive got the Haynes book but it
tells me nothing.
Also, in the event I do have to replace the whole seat, where can I find
info on what range of model years will fit my car? Thanks, all.

Further to marx404 comments, once you have the seats out of the car you
should try exchanging the driver and passenger seats. The drivers seat
tends to get more wear and both seats tend to wear most on the outside
caused by rubbing when getting in and out of the car. The passenger
adjustment tracks also tend to get a lot less usage. Many would suggest
that all front seats should be switched at the half life of the car just to
equalize wear. I have not exchanged seats on a Saturn but many (or most)
cars have interchangeable seats and frames. I suspect that the inspectors
do not inspect the passenger seat and would also suspect that there is no
requirement to even have a right front seat installed at the time of
inspection.

YMMV