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Seat cushion replacement?

Posted: Mon Aug 12, 2013 11:27 pm
by weeees5
The car I am in the process of buying has a saggy spot on the driver's seat next to the leg area on the side. The seat cover is in great condition, but I need to replace the cushion. Any ideas as to where to shop for one?
Thanks everyone!

Re: Seat cushion replacement?

Posted: Tue Aug 13, 2013 10:37 am
by CalAltaDubber
The bolster is worn out as you have noticed, and needs to be replaced.
It is nothing more than foam rubber. An upolstry shop would just trim a piece to fit.

This makes a good winter project, since the seat will need to be disassembeled to replace it.

The cover on the bottom of the seat needs to be removed, to expose the bolster. Not a hard job, but it does take time.

Re: Seat cushion replacement?

Posted: Tue Aug 13, 2013 6:19 pm
by Briano1234
CalAltaDubber wrote:The bolster is worn out as you have noticed, and needs to be replaced.
It is nothing more than foam rubber. An upholstery shop would just trim a piece to fit.

This makes a good winter project, since the seat will need to be disassembled to replace it.

The cover on the bottom of the seat needs to be removed, to expose the bolster. Not a hard job, but it does take time.
There are some heavy wire tie-downs to hold the side bolster on to the frame. until you take it apart you won't know what I am talking about.... The easiest thing is to look at the wrecking yards near you and then find a good passenger seat..... and remove the cover and the foam.... then pay for the foam only.

Then replace.

Re: Seat cushion replacement?

Posted: Thu Aug 15, 2013 11:27 pm
by CalAltaDubber
Briano1234 wrote:
CalAltaDubber wrote:The bolster is worn out as you have noticed, and needs to be replaced.
It is nothing more than foam rubber. An upholstery shop would just trim a piece to fit.

This makes a good winter project, since the seat will need to be disassembled to replace it.

The cover on the bottom of the seat needs to be removed, to expose the bolster. Not a hard job, but it does take time.
There are some heavy wire tie-downs to hold the side bolster on to the frame. until you take it apart you won't know what I am talking about.... The easiest thing is to look at the wrecking yards near you and then find a good passenger seat..... and remove the cover and the foam.... then pay for the foam only.

Then replace.
That works. :D