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C6 Seat Cover replacement
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C6 Seat Cover replacement
Does anyone have the info on how to swap out seat covers? Just bought aftermarket seat covers to replace the factory ones, and they didn't come with instructions. Does anyone have any experience with this? All advice/suggestions are appreciated.
Thanks,
Rich
Thanks,
Rich
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Thank you SIR! F-16! You lucky dog! I have a client who flew SR's for many years.
Thanks so much for the link. I'll post my pics as soon as I get them on.
I got Black Suede exterior with factory perforated inserts.
Gunz
Thanks so much for the link. I'll post my pics as soon as I get them on.
I got Black Suede exterior with factory perforated inserts.
Gunz
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Also beware of any items that you may have plugged into a cig. lighter "port". Like a cell phone or other item that may have a battery. They may have enough to keep the capacitor (sp ck) charged.
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I'm having mine done by a local upholsterer on Monday.I have some black skins,OEM,having them taken apart on the cushion and re sewn to my existing STEEL GRAY seat.For the 350-400 bucks it'll cost,I think it's worth it!So,if all goes well,Monday night I'll have two tone black and steel gray seats!
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you can get hog ring pliers at any hardware store. you probly be better off with then. i use zip ties for many things but not this one....... when y9ou take the seats out and start you can't mess it up it pretty self explainitory when you get into it
shane
shane
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St. Jude Donor '06
Thanks everyone. I guess I'll give it a try. Can you re-use the hog rings that are on the seats by removing them or do they have to be replaced because you have to cut them off? If they have to be replaced does anyone thats done this know how many you need?
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Do they preserve the side air bag function, if you have 'em??
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If you don't mind me asking, what did you do for that small piece of the dash to the right side of the glove box (it's about 1" wide)? I'm trying to decide if I should dye mine or if you can somehow purchase that piece. Thanks!
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I left it Black. It seems to be rivited in place, and I never did find a part number for it. Harldly noticable when the doors are closed.