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Alter the Fiero Recliner Cover |
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Alter the Recliner Covers - The Fiero recliner hardware has a cover. There is a 'Tang' that sticks out, this catches the seatbelt and keeps it from getting behind the seat. - When installing Fiero seats into other cars, clearance issues may require the removal of this 'Tang'. - Below is how I do it: |
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1. Cut off the Tang. This can be done with most any saw; handsaw, hacksaw, jigsaw, I prefer to use an electric reciprocating saw (Sawz-All) - Cut in a straight line just below the Tang, error on the side of leaving too much... because: |
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2. Use a Belt Sander to round off the cut. - You can use a hand sanding block, but a belt sander cuts the time to less than a minute. Use heavy grit like 80, eats this plastic like a hot knife through butter. |
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3. Note: Use Good Covers. _ I prefer to invest my time in altering decent parts, not junk. _ Be aware that the cover has a) the Tab: this often breaks, see a fix below. b) the Nibs or Spacers, these often break, see a fix below. |
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4. Wrap the part. - I prefer to wrap the parts instead of using Bondo like products and a paint job. (but my experience is in upholstery, if yours is in body-shop feel free) - |
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