Alter the Fiero
Recliner Cover

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Alter the Recliner Covers
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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.
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When installing Fiero seats into other cars,
clearance issues may require the removal
of this 'Tang'.
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Below is how I do it:

 
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)
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Cut in a straight line
just below the Tang,
error on the side of leaving too much...
because:
 
2. Use a Belt Sander to round
off the cut.
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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.
3. Note: Use Good Covers.
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I prefer to invest my time
in altering decent parts, not junk.
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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.
4. Wrap the part.
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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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