Absolutely awesome, I have no experience of the damn seats repairs, but I watched what you did to get the seat down, and it took me about 1 1/2 minutes, so we can now use the Fiesta as planned, thank you. Brilliant. Rob
Thanks so much!! Took me a while to manually release the catch, I couldn't do it with my fingers and thought the whole mechanism was broken. As a last resort I used a pair of pliers to gently pull upwards and it released - great!
Great video, you really helped with the dismantling of the release lever. Didn't want to swap the pieces over so drilled a couple of small holes either side of the broken piece and threaded it all together with a small cable tie. Removing the orange flap to drill 1 of the holes was the fiddliest part.
Oh wow....this is super helpful.....I have 2007 Ford Fusion; with exactly the same issue.....today I took out the top part to confirm the same. Will fix it over the weekend, thanks a lot for sharing..
Perfect, brilliant video. Followed this to repair my catch on the Ford Fusion (which is the same) worked just as described. Thanks for putting video up.
i had this exact problem with my mk 6 fiesta tdci i followed your instructions on how to fix it and found it very helpful i now have rear seats that i can fold down thank you so much as its probably saved me a lot of money had i taken my car to a ford garage to sort out i dread to think what they would of charged me thanks again
This word like a dream for me. However you do need a TX50 star drive to remove the two bolts holding each unit. TX50 are inexpensivce (£5.00) and can purchased at Halfords in the UK
This is the method I used for removing the pin. I used a thin set of pincer pliers and put one handle through the gap where the red mechanism slides in. Get the pliers on the end of the pin and squeeze gently. This should push the plastic forward slightly. Then you will need something metal and strong like a trim removal tool or possibly a flat screwdriver. Place this above middle of the pin that is exposed, pushing the plastic towards the side where the torx bolts screw in. Use the pliers for extra leverage. As you move along keep adjusting the pliers and gradually apply more pressure. I have read that apparently it is beneficial to take the pins out completely and swap with a smaller nut and bolt. This apparently relieves some of the pressure that causes the handles to snap in the first place, will also make for easier removal when they inevitably do snap again.
4 years old, but this video is still giving.
thank you!
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Absolutely awesome, I have no experience of the damn seats repairs, but I watched what you did to get the seat down, and it took me about 1 1/2 minutes, so we can now use the Fiesta as planned, thank you. Brilliant. Rob
Can’t believe it’s been 10 years my car seat has never folded down. I needed this video, thank you.
Man, you are a legend! I sorted my son's car out in no time at all with the help of your excellent video, and at zero cost. Thank you so much.
Thanks so much!! Took me a while to manually release the catch, I couldn't do it with my fingers and thought the whole mechanism was broken. As a last resort I used a pair of pliers to gently pull upwards and it released - great!
Great video, you really helped with the dismantling of the release lever. Didn't want to swap the pieces over so drilled a couple of small holes either side of the broken piece and threaded it all together with a small cable tie. Removing the orange flap to drill 1 of the holes was the fiddliest part.
thanks vm we were in a pickle on how to transport our bike and so this really helped us out and worked as shown!
That worked for me! Thanks so much for the video, that's one more minor Fiesta issue I can tick off the list
Oh wow....this is super helpful.....I have 2007 Ford Fusion; with exactly the same issue.....today I took out the top part to confirm the same.
Will fix it over the weekend, thanks a lot for sharing..
Finally fixed mine.....works perfectly.....thanks again
You've made my date, dude. Swapped the two around and everything works as new
Thank you for the video did not have a clue how to repair the seat latch till I watched this
You are a man of high value. Man really thank u
I know this is 3 years old but it helped me out no end and saved me a lot money on replacement parts.
Great tips here thanks. 👍👍
Perfect, brilliant video. Followed this to repair my catch on the Ford Fusion (which is the same) worked just as described. Thanks for putting video up.
i had this exact problem with my mk 6 fiesta tdci i followed your instructions on how to fix it and found it very helpful i now have rear seats that i can fold down thank you so much as its probably saved me a lot of money had i taken my car to a ford garage to sort out i dread to think what they would of charged me thanks again
good idea with the swapping of sides! good man, thanks!
This word like a dream for me. However you do need a TX50 star drive to remove the two bolts holding each unit. TX50 are inexpensivce (£5.00) and can purchased at Halfords in the UK
Really helpful, saved me loads of time and the cost of a new handle. Thank you!
Amazing job.
Exactly what I needed.
Thank you brother.
Thank you sir, i needed this!
Very helpful video. One side fixed and pin came out easily. Other side I can't seem to force the metal pin out. Any suggestions welcome 🙏
Thanks you made my day at least I managed to open mine today yet to find a replacement
Greetings from germany thanks for the video
You just saved me £65. Thank you so much
This is the method I used for removing the pin. I used a thin set of pincer pliers and put one handle through the gap where the red mechanism slides in. Get the pliers on the end of the pin and squeeze gently. This should push the plastic forward slightly. Then you will need something metal and strong like a trim removal tool or possibly a flat screwdriver. Place this above middle of the pin that is exposed, pushing the plastic towards the side where the torx bolts screw in. Use the pliers for extra leverage. As you move along keep adjusting the pliers and gradually apply more pressure. I have read that apparently it is beneficial to take the pins out completely and swap with a smaller nut and bolt. This apparently relieves some of the pressure that causes the handles to snap in the first place, will also make for easier removal when they inevitably do snap again.
Also get some WD-40 in there and hopefully it will make life slightly easier
Thank you!! Really helpful! 😀
Agreed, Thank you sooo much. Very helpfull and informative...
thanks for the video my latch was stuck it must be a common problem
Just used your video to fix mine. Thank you very helpful.
Great job ,thanks for posting this .👍
You are a Genius Man, thanks a lot for your brain 🧠 😀
Great video.. Very helpful.
thanks from Holland
Just fixed mine now thanks pal 👍
Nice video. But wich tool should be used to take these tow screw ou?
Thanks, legend
Removing the upper case is hard. Iam afraid its pin is gonna broke. Iam lifting from the back back didnt release any advice?
Thanks man, excellent tutorial! Helped me a lot!
I will try that mate
How do you release the seat so you can fix it?
Thank you
Hi
My ford fiesta rear seat stuck down and it only comes half a way. What i can do to fix it? Thanks
Really helpful, many thanks!
Can u fix them cause I have got a Ford Fucion 2004
So you're just swapping the latches over?
Thanks for help :)
great video , thanx
Cheers, V helpful
I want see recling lever.
How did you get the metal pins out?
Did you get them out?
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4:16 "remove this pin" yeah its fucking impossible I've tried everything and cut myself in the process lmao it's not coming out for shit
I pull the cable but i wont open
Seat reclining lever
How?