Pontiac Vibe & Toyota Matrix (1st gen) Wiggly Seat Fix

Are you rocking and rolling in your 2003 - 2008 Vibe or Matrix?  That's not necessarily a good thing!

When I purchased my Pontiac Vibe back in August, the first thing the irked me was the driver's seat.  When hitting the brakes it seemed to rock forward slightly.  After a couple weeks, it was extremely wiggly under all conditions.

It is an easy fix - assuming that all the parts are still in the car!

Tools required: Torx T-40 driver
Time required: 10 - 15 minutes
Skill level: easy

First, remove the seat's plastic panel covering the bolts.  I was able to remove it by pulling the plastic toward the front on the car.  That will release the first securing point.  Its just a plastic tab that rests within a u-shaped groove.

The u-shape groove secures the front of the seat's plastic panel

Next, pull the plastic cover toward you. You don't need to remove it totally.  I just pulled it free of the next two securing tabs.

Now you need to find the bolt.  It is a the highest torx bolt on the side of the seat mounting frame.  It is usually just loose.  If its missing, check you floor for it.

The top torx bolt needs tightened

Tighten clockwise using a torx key.  Tighten it as much as you can.  Be careful to not strip the head!  I may need to replace the bolt the next time it needs tightened.

Now put the plastic panel back in place.  I focused on the first securing point.  I basically pulled the plastic unit toward the front of the vehicle while sliding it up into the u-groove.  Once this is in place, push any other securing points by applying pressure where they are located.