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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 11:41 AM
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Default C5 optional seats -- side bolster adjust question

Question about the side bolster adjustment on the sport seats (the optional ones) -- do the side bolsters "adjust" via an air filled bladder or is it just mechanical plates moving?

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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 01:32 PM
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It uses a bladder. It is very easy to replace.
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How much does the bladder(s) cost (is it one per seat or two per seat)?
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I bought my replacement bladders new on eBay, so I am not sure the actual cost. But, contact Gene at Fred Beans and you will get cost plus 10%. There is one bladder per seat and all you have to do is remove your upper seat leather and put the new bladders under the seat foam. The attach the plastic lines to the lines coming from the air pump under the seat.
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