How To Fix Limited Seat Recline on 2016 Camaro - A Definitive Guide - Page 2

ZL1 WOT · 08-03-2018, 11:31 PM

Like every repliers, many thanks from a 6 foot tall men! I absolutly have to make this mod.
BTW, on the 2 last pictures, it appear to see you using a socket with an extension.
What are you doing at this point?.

VJChevelle67 · 08-06-2018, 11:39 AM

Nice job for a guy that's not mechanically inclined , the difference between us that are and guys or gals that are not mechanically inclined is taking the plung and doing something out of the norm for you way to go. Each time we do something we don't normally do we learn that most things are possible if we just give it a try. Good luck on your next task. Giri

chross12 · 08-24-2018, 11:57 AM

My Gosh what an awesome deal. I was wondering what I was going to do this weekend. Project found.. Thanks for all the detailed information. have a good weekend!

Tha_Infamous_E · 08-30-2018, 02:05 AM

What size torx screw is needed for removing the seats off the brackets in step 1?

2ssAlex · 09-15-2018, 04:11 PM

TIP: Don't close your trunk after you've disconnected the battery

thescreensavers · 09-15-2018, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2ssAlex

TIP: Don't close your trunk after you've disconnected the battery

Lower the rear seats and you can reach in for the trunk release.

OneWheelPeel · 09-16-2018, 04:54 PM

Could you also just connect a jump box under the hood and then the trunk release would function?

teddyca · 10-18-2018, 03:14 PM

What about us leather guys. I hate the fact my seats don't recline in my 2SS AND C7 CORVETTE I am willing to fricking remove the leather to do this mod. What sucks is all this was just exposed in my corvette as I had Competition seat backs installed in that car. LOL

G2K · 10-23-2018, 02:49 PM

Any Recaro guys done this?

teddyca · 11-01-2018, 12:26 PM

So update here. After my initial post I noticed in one of the pictures someone did it with leather as well so I checked my seat for the zippers and WOOHOO they were in place. So I pulled my drivers seat and started the drilling. Guys I am very technical. I put a supercharger on my C7, I replaced clutches in my C5's, replaced rear ends, etc.. All the work on my Camaro has been by me. Drilling out this stopper SUCKED lol. As Giri said get yourself a damn good drill. I was using my 18v Makita and it was a real pain. I too was a bit off so I couldn't get all of the stopper out and the screwdriver method did not work for me. I finally gave up and figured I would come back to it later. None the less I put the car back together and tried to recline not in the seat and noticed it went to its factory location then backed up a tad bit more. Now I DONT recommend this but it is my car so I didn't care, I basically jumped in the seat inclined it some, then reclined putting ALITTLE pressure from my back and BAM I got over the hump.

Now some are going to be concerned about where the piece went and how I could have damaged something but hey I was willing to take the chance. I drove 1.5 hours today in good ole Cali traffic and man it was the best ride ever. To think the greatest mod I have done to date was FREE.

Also note I am a barbarian and didn't disconnect the battery either LOL

haxer · 11-07-2018, 07:19 PM

My biggest complaint also...6'4"...

ZarusSS · 10-27-2019, 02:34 PM

Would this be dangerous if God forbid you got in a major accident? e.g. the seat collapsing?

h018871 · 01-01-2020, 06:33 PM

Sub'd for reference

THX OP!!!

TechTonic · 03-22-2021, 08:35 AM

This is really one of the essential mods that is almost required in the Gen 6. I did this mod on the weekend and now my bride can finally fully recline her seat when she's shitfaced from margaritas. Kudos to you good sir!

08-06-2018, 11:39 AM	#16
VJChevelle67 The Beast Drives: 2016 2SS Camaro Convertible Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Canada Posts: 147 View My Garage	Nice job for a guy that's not mechanically inclined , the difference between us that are and guys or gals that are not mechanically inclined is taking the plung and doing something out of the norm for you way to go. Each time we do something we don't normally do we learn that most things are possible if we just give it a try. Good luck on your next task. Giri Last edited by VJChevelle67; 08-06-2018 at 11:40 AM. Reason: Missed a few words

10-18-2018, 03:14 PM	#22
teddyca Drives: Blown C7 and 6th gen Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NorCal Posts: 410	What about us leather guys. I hate the fact my seats don't recline in my 2SS AND C7 CORVETTE I am willing to fricking remove the leather to do this mod. What sucks is all this was just exposed in my corvette as I had Competition seat backs installed in that car. LOL __________________ 14 Corvette Z51 Coupe - 655RWHP A&A Ti Blower, Alky Control Meth kit, Kooks LT setup, Corsa Catback, Full APR CF kit, RK Sports CF hood, hell CF everything LOL 17 Camaro 2SS 50th edition. TOTALED 6/2019 K&N Intake, MRBP axleback, Eibach kit, 20" Z28 wheels, smoked lights all the way around, Rockford Fosgate system 17 Camaro 2SS 50th edition. Round 2- 8/2019 550/600 RWHP, Magnuson TVS2300, Rotofab Intake, Corsa Xtreme, Air Lift P3 System, 20" Stance SF-07, smoked lights all the way around, Rockford Fosgate system.

10-23-2018, 02:49 PM	#23
G2K @Blackmamba_1LE Drives: 2017 1LE Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: South Florida Posts: 740	Any Recaro guys done this? __________________ OG: Pray Perf FBO ET:11.5 @119 THEN:LT4 SC, E85 + Meth :10.6 @135 NOW: H/C Whipple 416ci

01-01-2020, 06:33 PM	#27
h018871 Geoff Drives: 2020 ZL1 Green Join Date: May 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 1,719	Sub'd for reference THX OP!!! __________________ Having a Blast https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...php?p=10741733

03-22-2021, 08:35 AM	#28
TechTonic Drives: 2017 Camaro SS 1LE HBM Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 11	This is really one of the essential mods that is almost required in the Gen 6. I did this mod on the weekend and now my bride can finally fully recline her seat when she's shitfaced from margaritas. Kudos to you good sir! __________________ 2017 HBU SS 1LE 6-spd - K&N CAI, Phastek Skip Shift mod, Gen5DIY Cooled 1LE Recaro mod, Full seat recline mod, Royal Purple Synchrotech, debadged.

08-03-2018, 11:31 PM	#15
ZL1 WOT Drives: ZL1 2018, A10, RED HOT Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: TROIS-RIVIERES, QC, CANADA Posts: 7	Like every repliers, many thanks from a 6 foot tall men! I absolutly have to make this mod. BTW, on the 2 last pictures, it appear to see you using a socket with an extension. What are you doing at this point?.

08-24-2018, 11:57 AM	#17
chross12 Drives: 2016 ss whipple,rotofab,A8,magride Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Destin, Florida Posts: 128	My Gosh what an awesome deal. I was wondering what I was going to do this weekend. Project found.. Thanks for all the detailed information. have a good weekend!

08-30-2018, 02:05 AM	#18
Tha_Infamous_E Drives: 2017 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: California Posts: 177	What size torx screw is needed for removing the seats off the brackets in step 1?

09-15-2018, 04:11 PM	#19
2ssAlex Drives: 2016 2SS Convertible Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Traffic Congested Los Angeles Posts: 17	TIP: Don't close your trunk after you've disconnected the battery

09-16-2018, 04:54 PM	#21
OneWheelPeel Drives: 2018 Camaro RS V6 Convertible Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Salinas, Ca Posts: 44	Could you also just connect a jump box under the hood and then the trunk release would function?

11-01-2018, 12:26 PM	#24
teddyca Drives: Blown C7 and 6th gen Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NorCal Posts: 410	So update here. After my initial post I noticed in one of the pictures someone did it with leather as well so I checked my seat for the zippers and WOOHOO they were in place. So I pulled my drivers seat and started the drilling. Guys I am very technical. I put a supercharger on my C7, I replaced clutches in my C5's, replaced rear ends, etc.. All the work on my Camaro has been by me. Drilling out this stopper SUCKED lol. As Giri said get yourself a damn good drill. I was using my 18v Makita and it was a real pain. I too was a bit off so I couldn't get all of the stopper out and the screwdriver method did not work for me. I finally gave up and figured I would come back to it later. None the less I put the car back together and tried to recline not in the seat and noticed it went to its factory location then backed up a tad bit more. Now I DONT recommend this but it is my car so I didn't care, I basically jumped in the seat inclined it some, then reclined putting ALITTLE pressure from my back and BAM I got over the hump. Now some are going to be concerned about where the piece went and how I could have damaged something but hey I was willing to take the chance. I drove 1.5 hours today in good ole Cali traffic and man it was the best ride ever. To think the greatest mod I have done to date was FREE. Also note I am a barbarian and didn't disconnect the battery either LOL

11-07-2018, 07:19 PM	#25
haxer Drives: not built yet Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Cross Hill, SC Posts: 4	My biggest complaint also...6'4"...

10-27-2019, 02:34 PM	#26
ZarusSS Drives: Chevy Camaro Join Date: May 2019 Location: East Coast Posts: 61	Would this be dangerous if God forbid you got in a major accident? e.g. the seat collapsing?

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