What wrench do I need for this?

[396_WAYS_TO_SPIT]

autozone sells the kit for around $8 with a lifetime warranty. I had to use the same tool to remove my seats when I installed all of my tv's in my denali. I would never pay $100 for those!!!! YOu dont use them that often and plus if they are installed that tight then somethng is wrong!!!

[572Daytona]

Thanks for the lead 396. I will check out autozone, $8 sounds a lot more what I want to pay. If no luck there I will just take it off with some vice grips. I appreciate the help guys.

[Riverjet502]

Dumb question time here???
Was is such an exotic nut used in the first place? Anyone know?

[Squirtin Thunder]

Dumb question time here???
Was is such an exotic nut used in the first place? Anyone know?
That is a simple question, to get you back to the dealership so they can talk you into more products.

[Just Tool'n]

This is a torx plus nut, that is special that they used on GM seats.
We at Snap-On make a special socket for it, I am refering to memory, but I think the part numer is, FLEP180. it is like $10.70
FLEP180 18EP Torx® Plus Socket
Remove the Nuts that Secure the Seats on '99 & later GM Full-Size Pickups
Hope this helps, if you need one let me know.

[Oldsquirt]

Dumb question time here???
Was is such an exotic nut used in the first place? Anyone know?That is a simple question, to get you back to the dealership so they can talk you into more products.
Not likely considering the tools are fairly readily available.
A more accurate answer is that the manufacturer considers that nut or bolt to have a critical torque value or that its absense may cause some sort of hazard. If that seat assembly contains all or part of a safety belt system(as it does in my GM) I can fully understand the use of such a fastener.
By the way, all techs say its because the manufacturers and tool suppliers are in cahoots, designing stuff that makes us keep buying new tools

[396_WAYS_TO_SPIT]

By the way, all techs say its because the manufacturers and tool suppliers are in cahoots, designing stuff that makes us keep buying new tools
Aint that the truth!

[JAY4SPEED]

Not likely considering the tools are fairly readily available.
A more accurate answer is that the manufacturer considers that nut or bolt to have a critical torque value or that its absense may cause some sort of hazard. If that seat assembly contains all or part of a safety belt system(as it does in my GM) I can fully understand the use of such a fastener.
By the way, all techs say its because the manufacturers and tool suppliers are in cahoots, designing stuff that makes us keep buying new tools
No kidding!.....GM gives Kent Moore a corner on the market with essential tools. Have you priced any of that stuff??? Holy crap!!!
Jay