Retrieve Fallen Key In Vehicle Seat

2014 VW Jetta Driver's Side

Detached key blade fell between driver's seat and console

I am not a mechanic.

Based on my experience.

Photo is my actual vehicle after I retrieved my key blade from that abyss.

If easy to see, then do not move the seat!

Get a strong magnet on end of thin stick to slowly lift key blade out. Brace seat away from console with something. From the front, slide a piece of rolled plastic under

 key blade in case it falls. Having two people is ideal.

If you try and fail so the key blade falls out of sight, Take a deep breath.

Then, gather a fondue fork, thick bendable wire, box cutter, crochet hook, magnet, thin nose pliers, flashlight, phone camera, knee pad, any unbreakable stick that fits seat slider runs, and a container for your tools. 

You may not need all of them.

Raise seat

Carefully feel for the key blade

Look after each try

Take and study photos

Nothing seen, then...

try a fondue skewer to carefully slide it under seat metal glider. 

*Don't stab or stick anything into seat wires & seat components!

Pull seat back and forth a few times

Clear area between rug and bottom glider

Feel for the key blade

Once you find it, cut the carpet to dislodge it.

It took me about an hour including a break to calm down.

Results may differ