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Old Jan 11, 2012 | 05:39 AM
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Default 89 seat bolster broken

My side seat bolster broke off today and can't figure out how to best fix it.

If i take off the leather cover and put in screws where weld has broken, there is no access to do up the clips once the leather cover is put back on.
Only way i can see is put screws through the leather cover which would look terrible.

Any ideas on how to fix this?

Car is 89 Z51 with full electric seats.

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Old Jan 11, 2012 | 09:37 PM
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Can you post some pictures, it might help us.

Thanks
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 01:40 AM
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Not sure on how to post up pics, sorry.
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Aussie Vet
Not sure on how to post up pics, sorry.
Look in the "Help" forum near the bottom of the "Forums" list for a step-by-step tutorial. You will need a hosting service, many use Photobucket.com.
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 12:29 PM
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Default I don't know if this will help

Not being able to see the problem in a photo, my side bolsters had the pop rivets that hold them in place broke and I was able to just put another pop rivet in and that solved the problem.
It is sad how poorly these were made at the factory.
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