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Old Nov 26, 2016 | 09:47 AM
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I have been pondering this and can't seem to find a answer on the web search for C5 seat back uprights being able to switch the passenger side with the driver side either the physical back or the leather cover would anyone know if this is possible? I am just trying to renew my driver side.
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Old Nov 26, 2016 | 12:12 PM
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I think the back release is on the outside of the seat so to if you put the other side on the other side the release will be on the inside . Its been a year scene I worked on mine but I remember the release is on one side or the other . Look under the bottom and see if you can change the release . Everything is the same .
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Originally Posted by radar502
I think the back release is on the outside of the seat so to if you put the other side on the other side the release will be on the inside . Its been a year scene I worked on mine but I remember the release is on one side or the other . Look under the bottom and see if you can change the release . Everything is the same .
Thank you for your input, that small detail I overlooked but just maybe like you said I may be able to change or even modify the release to the correct side, thank you!
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It looks like the seatback skin can be switched out but would leave the felt type bolster side on the driver entrance side. Heck it may last longer than the leather.
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Old Nov 26, 2016 | 07:00 PM
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Have you checked to see if the seat belts can be switched over too?
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