How do I remove the seats...Tool advice

[Sammy]

I bought a set with the exact socket you need from my local Advanced Auto Parts store. A set of 4 (granted I will probably never use the other 3 ever) cost me about $8.

[GTA_G20]

Thank you all, I have ordered my tools needed. Metric is what I use on my infiniti. So I think mostly I'll have a majority of sockets and wrenches, I have many hex tools left over from my former BMW's so this reverse torx will be what I'll start adding to my set.

Will I need to disconnect the battery on a 97? I dont have bags in my seats and wont be putting power to the ignition until after the new seats are installed? I dont have a PWIS and wont pay someone to turn off my airbag light if I can avoid this issue for free

10mm socket was a good tip, I may just do that as I've been itching to do this.....

[blue2000s]

Originally Posted by GTA_G20

Thank you all, I have ordered my tools needed. Metric is what I use on my infiniti. So I think mostly I'll have a majority of sockets and wrenches, I have many hex tools left over from my former BMW's so this reverse torx will be what I'll start adding to my set.

Will I need to disconnect the battery on a 97? I dont have bags in my seats and wont be putting power to the ignition until after the new seats are installed? I dont have a PWIS and wont pay someone to turn off my airbag light if I can avoid this issue for free

10mm socket was a good tip, I may just do that as I've been itching to do this.....

Yes, you still need to disconnect the battery.

[Topless]

Battery disconnect is one way to go. As long as you don't insert the ign. key until you are finished you will avoid the dreaded airbag light. Pay careful attention to the seat wiring issues to make sure everything goes back in correctly. Yes a 10mm socket or box wrench will remove the seat bolts. Here is a seat install DIY with pics:
http://gallery.rennlist.com/gallery/album651

Shade tree mechanic advice:
When you encounter a weird German torx bolt, remove it with whatever means necessary and take it to your trusted hardware or auto parts store for replacement with the same thread and hardness but standard hex or phillips head. No more fishing around in your tool box for that one-off odd ball tool you only use once every 5 years or so. you always know instantly where a 12mm socket/open/box/swivel/ tool is. Boycott all torx fasteners and tools. They unnecessarily clutter up a perfectly good tool box.

[JettaGLi16v]

<- just bought a tamper proof triple square, 1/2" drive,
to change the gear oil in my 97 box.
You could use a triple square bit, and drill a hole,
but I have a strong affinity for specialty tools.

Assenmacher is one of the great brands I like for german specific tools.
You can buy direct,
and their prices are great.

-Brad

[GTA_G20]

Thanks so much for each of you who has chimed in with some advice and recommendations

Whoever says that porsche owners are all pr!cks was sadly mistaken this is a great community :dance:

[vwburg]

This is some great info, is there a specified torque setting for re-installing these bolts?