What size spline socket for seat bolts?

[KarmaSumatra]

Can someone tell me what size spline socket I need to remove the seat bolts?

[Krissg]

Hold on il check for you mate

[KarmaSumatra]

Thanks. Also, does anyone know if the bolts are stretch bolts?

[KarmaSumatra]

Anyone able to help with this? I *think* the bolt is an M10 spline.

Also really need to know if they're stretch bolts, and if I should be replacing them.

[chelspeed]

I don't know for sure but I'd be very surprised if these cannot be reused. It's normally only critical bolts like cylinder heads that are "stretch bolts".

[KarmaSumatra]

Right, I bought a spline set and I can confirm that the bolts are M10. Also, I spoke to someone at TPS who said that the seat bolts are not stretch bolts.

I should mention that the only reason I wondered if they were, was after a conversation with a technician at my local dealer. He had to remove a bolt in order to fix part of my seat mechanism, and when I asked if he would re-torque to the correct torque he said he couldn't because the bolt was a stretch bolt. I'm now wondering if he just couldn't be bothered to go back inside to get his torque wrench?

I should also mention that I tried calling the dealer (about 4 times) to ask about the bolts, but no-one is ever free and they don't return your calls. What is wrong with the motor trade?!