Transplanting seat cushions

[zuczek]

I've got cloth seats on my non-limited. I got some leather seats from a Limited but the leather is is very rought shape (holes punctures etc) but they are power seats.

Have anyone ever tried to transplant cloth cushions (not the covers but the whole cushions and backs) over to the power seat rails? I looked under the seat and there is an empty connectors for the power seats so that should work.

I guess the cushions should just unbolt and bolt up to the power seat rails? Has anyone tried this?

[rexster]

the power seats bolt right in, at least that's what others have said. i don't think anyone has done the fabric swap, but i'm hoping it works for you because i would love to do it myself. i want the power seats for comfort but there's no way i'm going to put up with leather.

[NutBucket]

My guess would be that the springs are integral to the seat frame so you'd have to remove the upholstery, then the cushion, and transfer them from one frame to the other.

[zuczek]

I'll have a look tonight. I still should be able to remove the foam/upholstery from the springs and transfer them over. Good thing the seat back already has the airbag so that would just move over.

There is many people that swap their cloth covers for aftermarket leather so I'm sure swapping the cushions would be easier.
Canadian cars already came with power seat and cloth so I'm sure the rails/springs are the same (my car is a US import in case you're wondering)

[unclemat]

I think many parts are shared, I belive the cushions should bolt to the power seat frame

[sebberry]

Do you have power to the seats from the floor?

[zuczek]

Yes, the empty connectors are there.

[BDII]

It should just plug in.

I had aftermarket leather put on my seats, costs $899.

www.classicsofttrim.com (http://www.classicsofttrim.com)

EDIT:

I see that you live in Canada..... Im sure they can ship you the kit.

[rexster]

why wouldn't you want to try and just swap the fabric and not have to deal with unbolting the cusions?