How to Fix Power Seats in a Toyota Corolla

Owners of the 2004 to 2007 Toyota Corolla can often be distracted by a noisy squeak coming from their power seats while driving. The squeak occurs because of unnatural contact between the floor pan location holes and the seat track locating pins. Fortunately, a fix exists to put an end to the noise and distraction and even confusion.

Difficulty:

Moderate

Instructions

things you'll need:

• Power cut-off tool
• Flat blade screwdriver with taped tip
• Wax
• Paint

1. • 1

     Turn the ignition switch to the "Lock" position. Undo the negative battery cable and wait 2 minutes.

   • 2

     Use the screwdriver to take off the plastic front and rear seat track covers.

   • 3

     Remove the front seat assembly on the left side. Position the seat back so that it's upright before unscrewing the four seat track bolts, disconnecting the electrical connectors and removing the entire seat assembly.

   • 4

     Tilt the seat backwards and cut off the two seat track locating pins on the front, inner and out track with power cut-off tool. Leave only 2mm or less on each of the pins.

   • 5

     Clean up all shavings, use wax to clean the seat track locating pin remainder and paint metal surfaces to prevent corrosion.

   • 6

     Reinstall the left hand front assembly, reconnect the electrical connectors and put in the four seat track retaining bolts. Finish by reinstalling the plastic seat track covers. Reconnect he battery terminal and check to see if the problem has been fixed.