TE/TC Stripped Seat Bolt Insert-please Help !

Was installing the seat on my 2016 Husky TE300 I overtightened it. When I went to remove the bolt, it just spins as the threaded insert seems to be stripped, and just spins. Anyone have this happen? Please help

They are called a Riv - nut .... there’s a few ways to tackle it , I’ll try to chime I later as I’m at work .... just google “ Spinning Riv - nut and I’m sure you’ll get a few hits .

Thanks

Try lifting up on the seat while trying to put tension on the rivnut and with a cordless drill in reverse try to bump the bolt out ... why they did away with the Dzus fastener like on the old bikes is beyond me

I tried it all, nothing working. Gonna have to cut the seat pan out. Totally pisses me off! If anyone has a spare or take off seat for a 2016 TE300 send them my way> Thanks for all the suggestions fellas!

This happened to a friend of mine, told him to hacksaw it off.
He hasn't done anything yet.
I'm waiting to hear what works

...do this. I've done it a few times and it works well. The secret is to get the plastic hot enough to be pliable and gently pull out the bolt (and captive nut). Ensure you use anti-seize on the new bolt and don't overtighten or use loctite.

Ok, thank you.
I will pass on the info.
Is there a certain replacement nut to buy?

You should be able to undo the Nut easily from the bolt once it’s removed from the plastic. You can reuse the nut when you JB Weld it back in place.