Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 15214
After 132k miles of motoring and suffering bad back syndrome;
had my base cushion replaced at dealers last week whilst I waited - 2 hrs and £45 +vat for labour.
[got seat base cushion from TLO for around £27]
Thing is, the old one didn't look as deformed as I thought it would compared to the new one.
So is it worth it ... NO in my opinion!I was a normal heterosexual chap, but in these new woke awakenings I now identify as a Wardrobe.
6th Oct 2009 10:51 pm
John C
Member Since: 28 Aug 2007
Location: East Yorkshire
Posts: 3292
Thanks Ron. Can I ask how much you weigh? Trying to work out what a difference mine would make. Passenger side is much more firm/comfy than driver's side.2020 SDV6 D5 HSE, Carpathian Grey +
2022 Tesla Model Y LR... almost Carpathian Grey
Previously : 2005 TDV6 SE Auto, Cairns Blue (288K) - ours for 16 years
6th Oct 2009 11:26 pm
DigitalJunior
Member Since: 22 Nov 2008
Location: Cumbria
Posts: 4398
I am going to get mine changed next week as it was agreed it was done when I purchased the D3 but was missed.
It is also worth replacing the cover as well if yours has seen better days - cause you will always be thinking I wish I had done both at the same time !SOLD - 23my Range Rover Sport D300 Dynamic SE
7th Oct 2009 8:16 am
ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 15214
John C wrote:
Can I ask how much you weigh?
14st 11lbs
Just be aware that when they change the base cushion, the heated seat element pad is glued to the original.
Initially the dealer who was replacing mine said that would cost an extra £70.
Told him to forget it as that would then be classed as two separate jobs.
Just asked them to carefully peel off the heated seat pad and use a glue to stick to the new base.
That is what they did.
Although I said there is not much difference, yes the seat appears firmer, but looking at the old cushion nothing looks wrong with it.
Not been able to give the seat a decent try as I'm not driving just now because of back trouble.I was a normal heterosexual chap, but in these new woke awakenings I now identify as a Wardrobe.
7th Oct 2009 12:35 pm
craig
Member Since: 08 Aug 2006
Location: Home of LR.
Posts: 2545
kariylit wrote:
Which bolts should i take off to remove the seat? I see 4 bolts in top of each rails, are they the right ones? Should i also disconnect battery to avoid airbag explosion?
Thanks for your help
Theres four bolts - 1 at each end of the runner. Remove the plastic assembly around each of the runners and then remove the four bolts.
I didn't disconnect the battery and nothing happened.
7th Oct 2009 1:55 pm
PaulP
Member Since: 04 May 2007
Location: Barcelona
Posts: 4317
ronp wrote:
Although I said there is not much difference, yes the seat appears firmer, but looking at the old cushion nothing looks wrong with it.
I also had my front seat bases/cloth changed as the cloth had wrinkled up in the center and at the sides too.
For me, the new seat bases are MUCH better....a lot firmer and with more lateral/side support.
I weigh the same as ronp and I didn't notice anything wrong with the old bases (the cloth yes, but the actual bases no), but I much prefer the new firmer bases...
I hope this helps,
Paul2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE AutoBuckingham Blue 2007 Golf GT DSG
7th Oct 2009 2:11 pm
Number31
Member Since: 30 Nov 2010
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 45
Just replaced my drivers side seat base and took these photos that might help future attempts :
Number31
25th Jun 2012 8:49 pm
Number31
Member Since: 30 Nov 2010
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 45
Pt 2 :
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25th Jun 2012 8:50 pm
Number31
Member Since: 30 Nov 2010
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 45
Pt 3 :
All in my gallery!Number31
25th Jun 2012 8:50 pm
Renton
Member Since: 13 Jan 2009
Location: Somewhere in the middle
Posts: 1718
Number31 a big for you!
Just bought the seat base and cushion from Dunc and these piccies are just perfect.
One question, how easy does the backrest come of? Or is that independant from the base?CLUB ILLEGAL CAR WASHERS
25th Jun 2012 9:51 pm
Number31
Member Since: 30 Nov 2010
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 45
Four t40 bolts secure the seat pan to the frame, undo these and the seat base is free other than the electrical connections. These will be different dependant on options. The main connections are linked together in a large multi plug. I had to release this and separate the sides with a 7mm (?) socket, once the male and female sides are seperated I disconnected the heated seat connector allowing me to extract the seat base. One of the cables needed a cable tie snipped as well.
The seat base is independent of the back rest.
The hog rings can be bought in Machine Mart and the Sealey hog ring pliers came from Morley Motor Factors in Derby. Sealey have an offer on car tools at the moment, the pliers (hrp002) are reduced to 9.95+vatNumber31
25th Jun 2012 10:30 pm
Number31
Member Since: 30 Nov 2010
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 45
2 more pics
Seat Electrical Connector
Seat Base T40 Torx Bolt
Number31
26th Jun 2012 3:29 pm
BazLR3
Member Since: 13 Dec 2009
Location: Dubai
Posts: 178
I dont have the heating element in my seats, that should make it easier I suppose. Are the hog rings used to attach the leather cover to the base? Cheers.
3rd Jul 2012 11:02 am
ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 15214
Good job & write up No31
When removing the heated seat element, did this come away easy enough?
I had my seat base renewed by a dealer on my old Disco3 while I was waiting and Service dept came to me saying they had problems removing the heated element as it had moulded into the old seat base [they were obviously expecting me to ok a new heated element]. I told them then just to be carefull when they take it off.
They did, and all was sorted & working ok.
edited to add: just realised I've repeated myself as I already posted comment on this thread further up the page.I was a normal heterosexual chap, but in these new woke awakenings I now identify as a Wardrobe.
3rd Jul 2012 11:28 am
markbrads
Member Since: 15 Apr 2013
Location: East Sussex
Posts: 234
Brilliant - Many thanks
My drivers seat is loose, the heated seat isn't working despite the lights working and I want to replace the foam
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