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I’ve been asked a few times from my last Jeep how to do this and this is pretty universal to most seats so now that it’s time to do the new Jeep here we go...
Things needed:
Heated seat kit-
Kit I've used in a few cars and am happy with, Has High and Low function
https://www.amazon.com/WATERCARBON-Carbon-Fiber-Heater-Setting/dp/B008D2LIRG/
“Add a fuse” wire
https://www.amazon.com/Micro2-Blade-Fuse-Holder-circuit/dp/B08DLXWTQY/
1/2” socket
T45
Hog ring pliers
Hog rings
https://www.amazon.com/Tamwell-Ring-Pliers-Galvanized-Rings/dp/B086K3PQSW
End cutters
General wiring know how
Cushion / Bolster repair:
3M Super 77 Spray glue
Fabric backing
1/2” upholstery foam
Scissors
Remove seats from Jeep 3 1/2” bolts and 1 T45. Unplug the driver seat belt connector under seat before you remove it and break the connector.
Seat tear down:
Unbolt the seat belt point t45 and move out of your way
From underneath you can see there are 2 long plastic hooks and the side with the back lean lever has two clips, pop them off.
Tip- If too tight put some weight on the cushion to get some slack.
Remove the back of the seat 3 1/2” bolts. On the seatbelt side of the seat there is a black plastic washer that goes between the brackets don’t lose it.
On that same side there is also a steel wire that just sticks in the bracket, carefully remove.
On the lever side there is a zipper that’s folded inside the seat pull it out and unzip to get to the bolts
Bolt locations, lift up flap to get access to the lower one.
When removing back of seat the lean lever comes with gently pull the lever through its hole.
Set the back aside
Base cushion cover needs to be completely removed, do this by “unrolling” the cover from the bottom inside out. Push down on the corners of the foam to get more slack, go slow don’t force it.
Hog ring explanation: inside both the cover and the foam cushion there are metal rods, these are held together by little rings bent around both of them to remove them you cut the ring, NOT the rod. Pro tip- close your eyes when you snip they’re flyers.
On the bottom back of the cushion there are two or three here
On the top of the cushion there are 6 stuck down deep into the cushion slots. Two on each side. You can gently pull back on the foam to see down and get access to cut the rings.
You can then remove the cover.
If your cushions are in good shape you can skip down past this section, mine needed attention.
As you can tell the driver seat was pretty worn especially on the bolster from getting in and out.
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Things needed:
Heated seat kit-
Kit I've used in a few cars and am happy with, Has High and Low function
https://www.amazon.com/WATERCARBON-Carbon-Fiber-Heater-Setting/dp/B008D2LIRG/
“Add a fuse” wire
https://www.amazon.com/Micro2-Blade-Fuse-Holder-circuit/dp/B08DLXWTQY/
1/2” socket
T45
Hog ring pliers
Hog rings
https://www.amazon.com/Tamwell-Ring-Pliers-Galvanized-Rings/dp/B086K3PQSW
End cutters
General wiring know how
Cushion / Bolster repair:
3M Super 77 Spray glue
Fabric backing
1/2” upholstery foam
Scissors
Remove seats from Jeep 3 1/2” bolts and 1 T45. Unplug the driver seat belt connector under seat before you remove it and break the connector.
Seat tear down:
Unbolt the seat belt point t45 and move out of your way
From underneath you can see there are 2 long plastic hooks and the side with the back lean lever has two clips, pop them off.
Tip- If too tight put some weight on the cushion to get some slack.
Remove the back of the seat 3 1/2” bolts. On the seatbelt side of the seat there is a black plastic washer that goes between the brackets don’t lose it.
On that same side there is also a steel wire that just sticks in the bracket, carefully remove.
On the lever side there is a zipper that’s folded inside the seat pull it out and unzip to get to the bolts
Bolt locations, lift up flap to get access to the lower one.
When removing back of seat the lean lever comes with gently pull the lever through its hole.
Set the back aside
Base cushion cover needs to be completely removed, do this by “unrolling” the cover from the bottom inside out. Push down on the corners of the foam to get more slack, go slow don’t force it.
Hog ring explanation: inside both the cover and the foam cushion there are metal rods, these are held together by little rings bent around both of them to remove them you cut the ring, NOT the rod. Pro tip- close your eyes when you snip they’re flyers.
On the bottom back of the cushion there are two or three here
On the top of the cushion there are 6 stuck down deep into the cushion slots. Two on each side. You can gently pull back on the foam to see down and get access to cut the rings.
You can then remove the cover.
If your cushions are in good shape you can skip down past this section, mine needed attention.
As you can tell the driver seat was pretty worn especially on the bolster from getting in and out.
Sent from my iPhone using WAYALIFE
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