Swapping seat cushions on TR4

Ghostrider

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I have a 2001 SR4 (not a limited). I want to swap the drivers and passengers cushions since the drivers is showing wear. Has anyone done this and can it be done without pulling the entire seat. I think there are a couple of bolts but no electronics since it is a manual seat. Any issues with swapping would be appreciated.
 
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Definitely a worthwhile move. I did this to save my leather seats from cracking in my '00 Limited and loved the results. You will need several hours, new hog rings, and hog ring crimpers. 1) First I removed both the front seats completely. 2) Remove the side garnishes (plastic covers and switch covers. The switch covers just pop off). 3) Remove the bottom seat cushion (4 bolts I think). 4) Use wire cutters or tin snips to cut the hog rings around the outer edge of the bottom seat cushion. Fold up edges of seat cushion. 5) At this point you will be able to reach in and cut the hog rings securing the middle of the cushion to the foam. There are wire rods on both the cover and embedded in the foam connected by hog rings. 6) Swap with other cushion cover and attach new hog rings. This part will get tight but you can stretch them pretty well without damage. **You should not just swap the cushions because the passenger seat has a weight sensor embedded into the foam on the passenger side which is all wired up. I don't know if this is linked to the SRS though. Better to play it safe. The seat bolts have torque specs which are 27 ft/lbs to the floor.
 
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Grrrr.. Thank you for the reply. Unfortunately I have that sensor. I had looked at the drivers seat and the non Limited doesn't have any wires. I may talk with the people who added the leather to mine (aftermarket dealer option) and see what they would charge if I brought them the two seat cushions. I would prefer to do the seat back also but the driver seat has a lumbar support lever that would leave a hole if switched.
 

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