Bit size for seats

Dawn · 22nd July 2018, 10:06

Hi everyone

Carpet fitting went well yesterday at the Nano and I also found that my airbag is the sensor. I borrowed Arctics torx bits but I don't have any big enough at home for the seat rails. Can anyone tell me the correct size to buy for when I change the sensor?

Thank you

Dawn

operamagorum · 22nd July 2018, 10:32

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Werkzeug-...YAAOSwfVpYpe2c

Had to buy one to tighten loose passenger seat!

Geoff

Dawn · 22nd July 2018, 10:42

Thank you. It just occued to me. Is the sensor standard screw or bolt or is that a torx? I forgot to look!

macafee2 · 22nd July 2018, 12:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by operamagorum

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Werkzeug-...YAAOSwfVpYpe2c

Had to buy one to tighten loose passenger seat!

Geoff

is it a torx plus or just a plain torx? I use a T50 (Torx 50)

macafee2

Dawn · 22nd July 2018, 13:01

Okay, I'm confused, which do I need?

suzublu · 22nd July 2018, 15:08

Right, the best bit for my car, is a Torx 50 plus, pictured on the right. From left to right, Torx 50, Ribe 8, Torx 50 plus

T-Cut · 22nd July 2018, 15:15

It's definitely not standard Torx. They have a different profile, even though it will usually work, but can damage the bolt. The Torx Plus profile is similar to the Ribe, which both fit the seat runner bolts well. The Ribe is squarer in the teeth, the T/Plus more curved like the bolt socket. So, my advice is to go for the Torx Plus.

TC

macafee2 · 22nd July 2018, 15:51

Dawn, Arctic and Suzublu are two good people but I have just gone out to my car and torx 50 plus does not fit the bolts tht hold the runners to the chassis. Both my cars are Diesel facelifts on 06 and 56 plates. I don't know if year makes a difference and so it could be either torx 50 or torx 50 plus.

I now pray no one reads this and slaughters me

macafee2

roverbarmy · 22nd July 2018, 16:07

If I can find some immaculate leather seats for the Cowley car and if I can convince her indoors that they are better than fabric (she has a super sensitive rear end on cold mornings) I shall re-visit this thread!!!

Mickyboy · 22nd July 2018, 16:47

As a dismantler I’ve removed more of these seats than I can remember, the tool you need is a Ribe 8 simples

Mick

22nd July 2018, 10:06	#1
Dawn I really should get out more....... MG ZT 180+ auto Join Date: May 2016 Location: Ilkeston, Derbys Posts: 2,743 Thanks: 285 Thanked 1,128 Times in 504 Posts	Bit size for seats Hi everyone Carpet fitting went well yesterday at the Nano and I also found that my airbag is the sensor. I borrowed Arctics torx bits but I don't have any big enough at home for the seat rails. Can anyone tell me the correct size to buy for when I change the sensor? Thank you Dawn

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22nd July 2018, 10:32	#2
operamagorum Loves to post BMW 330i Touring Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Blandford Forum Posts: 378 Thanks: 184 Thanked 159 Times in 89 Posts	https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Werkzeug-...YAAOSwfVpYpe2c Had to buy one to tighten loose passenger seat! Geoff

22nd July 2018, 10:42	#3
Dawn I really should get out more....... MG ZT 180+ auto Join Date: May 2016 Location: Ilkeston, Derbys Posts: 2,743 Thanks: 285 Thanked 1,128 Times in 504 Posts	Thank you. It just occued to me. Is the sensor standard screw or bolt or is that a torx? I forgot to look!

22nd July 2018, 13:01	#5
Dawn I really should get out more....... MG ZT 180+ auto Join Date: May 2016 Location: Ilkeston, Derbys Posts: 2,743 Thanks: 285 Thanked 1,128 Times in 504 Posts	Okay, I'm confused, which do I need?

22nd July 2018, 15:08	#6
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,920 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	Right, the best bit for my car, is a Torx 50 plus, pictured on the right. From left to right, Torx 50, Ribe 8, Torx 50 plus

22nd July 2018, 15:15	#7
T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,753 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	It's definitely not standard Torx. They have a different profile, even though it will usually work, but can damage the bolt. The Torx Plus profile is similar to the Ribe, which both fit the seat runner bolts well. The Ribe is squarer in the teeth, the T/Plus more curved like the bolt socket. So, my advice is to go for the Torx Plus. TC

22nd July 2018, 15:51	#8
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,928 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	Dawn, Arctic and Suzublu are two good people but I have just gone out to my car and torx 50 plus does not fit the bolts tht hold the runners to the chassis. Both my cars are Diesel facelifts on 06 and 56 plates. I don't know if year makes a difference and so it could be either torx 50 or torx 50 plus. I now pray no one reads this and slaughters me macafee2