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C5 Seat Cover Replacement Help
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C5 Seat Cover Replacement Help
I just bought the 2-Tone Custom Seat Covers from West Coast Corvettes. Before I start the seat replacement project, I am looking for installation instructions, advice, lessons learned, etc. I also have some basic questions. Will I need to remove the seats from the car to replace the seat covers? How do I remove the white plastic fasteners that are currently in place without breaking them? Is this a 3 hour job or a 2 day job? Please provide any information that will make this an easy experience for me.
Thanks for the help!
- GR
Thanks for the help!
- GR
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Originally Posted by Patches
The best instructions around.Paul
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St. Jude Donor '03
VE's instructions are definitely the best around! You will have to remove them from the car and if you're doing it by yourself I'd allow a weekend but it probably won't take you that long. I just did mine with the help of two experienced fellow Vetters and it took about 5 hrs.
One major suggestion I have is cover the bolster portion of the seat frame with something so it won't poke through the new covers. I took a light indoor/outdoor carpet and wrapped it around and ductaped it. VE includes a similar cap with their seats. I'd also order new foam for the driver's side minimum. New foam made mine feel new again.
One major suggestion I have is cover the bolster portion of the seat frame with something so it won't poke through the new covers. I took a light indoor/outdoor carpet and wrapped it around and ductaped it. VE includes a similar cap with their seats. I'd also order new foam for the driver's side minimum. New foam made mine feel new again.
