Seat. Fixing hardware

[1almeida2]

In the seat of the 2007 Cobalt 232, the fixing hardware for the two cushions is fixed by rivets.
I cannot move the top pad, even after using wd 40.
This is normal?
Instead of rivets, fixing should not be done by screws?
Thank you so much

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[SAB220]

Have same problem but a light machine oil like mystery oil is better then WD40 (protect the seats first)
Consider a SS/AL rivnut. Drill out the rivet install the rivnut and screw. You need a special rivnut tool.

[1almeida2]

Thanks for the answer.
Mystery oil is not available in Europe.
The ss/al rivnut option is good.

[Big Block Power]

You can buy those hinges. Not sure if they will ship over seas but they are available on Google. I've replaced them before.

[SAB220]

BBP like to know where you got those knee pad hinges ... Ive replaced the pedestal mount but not those hinges

[Big Block Power]

BBP like to know where you got those knee pad hinges ... Ive replaced the pedestal mount but not those hinges

Some stainless ones on ebay.

[SAB220]

thank BBP

[1almeida2]

Thanks for the answer.