Xenonk Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 A week or two ago, I actually "broke" the lumbar support on the Driver side from braking into a turn at an autox (heard a loud POP in the seat and the lumbar support sunk in). I think I can put the lumbar support together, but I dont see any clips or hinges to take apart on the seat to get to the lumbar support from the back of the seat.. anyone have any ideas how to take a seat apart? I want see what I actually broke on the chair and hopefully fix it so my lumbar support is back together in working order. Appearently, the lumbar system is a two-lobe system since I can feel that only the right side lumbar support is working.. The heated seats are functioning properly as well, just the mechanical part of the lumbar support is not working. Any pics, schematics or even a simple pic of where the clips are to take off the plastic backing of the seat is fine by me. Thanks Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted November 1, 2005 Author Share Posted November 1, 2005 bump? Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilT Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 The vacation pics show the seat in detail, but how it comes apart would be "try it and see" Double Award Winning Legacy GT Wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forestir Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Sorry, dunno. But I've read that many have broken their lumbar support and the dealership would fix under warranty. So you might wanna try that if a dealership is conveniently near. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTLegs Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 you would probably have to pull the seat, the pull the top cover off and im sure from there it would be just a look and see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S4 Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 I was wondering this myself as my lumbar is broke too (from pressing on the brake at a friggin' stoplight). The plastic backing on the seat also came out a bit on one side, but not enough to get it apart. If anyone knows where in the vacation pix I can find more information, please PM me the name of the "picture". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGT Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 you will need a special tool that upholstery shops have. Hog's clips? I can't remember the right name, but they are the metal rings that hold the seat covers on the frame and tension the leather. You need the tool to remove and re-clip everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccorry Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Hog rings.... and Hog ring pliers.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGT Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 damn, I was close Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccorry Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Yes you were! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGT Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 my guess is that the rear panel pops off with normal push fasteners, and then the seat covers clip on with hog rings. Seems to be the most logical given the setup. I would make sure to either take the seat out, or at least unplug all the molex connectors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brady Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 Damn ... I don't remember you being so fat in pics! But seriously ... how'd you break the seat?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGT Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 l33t driving skillz yo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted November 10, 2005 Author Share Posted November 10, 2005 hey, I weigh in a whopping 140 lbs and I broke the seat with my braking skills... I'll just have to look around some more about the seats themselves.. currently my lumbar broke at 36.000 miles... so I dont think that falls under the warranty anymore.. so anyways, I can learn from here... thanks for the help. I'll make an attempt without the hog rings and hog ring pliers.. Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGT Posted November 10, 2005 Share Posted November 10, 2005 hey, I weigh in a whopping 140 lbs and I broke the seat with my braking skills... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *Jedimaster* Posted November 10, 2005 Share Posted November 10, 2005 You mean breaking skills... If the seats in the LGT are like the ones in the WRX, you won't even have to worry about hog rings- the back has velcro and a strange (to me) plastic clip that allows you to get into the fabric from the rear of the seat. As someone said, you'd have to get the plastic piece off first and that is likely pop its. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxerGT2.5 Posted November 10, 2005 Share Posted November 10, 2005 You mean breaking skills... OBAMA......One Big Ass Mistake America! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted November 10, 2005 Author Share Posted November 10, 2005 You mean breaking skills... If the seats in the LGT are like the ones in the WRX, you won't even have to worry about hog rings- the back has velcro and a strange (to me) plastic clip that allows you to get into the fabric from the rear of the seat. As someone said, you'd have to get the plastic piece off first and that is likely pop its. well, I used my braking skills to break the seat.. I stomped on the brakes pretty hard.. other seats would sustain such damage, unfortunately, this one didn't. I noticed that the LGT only has the map-bungee pocket on the passenger seat.. I am going to see if I can "upgrade" to having two for my car and put another map-pocket on the driver side as well IF I do end up breaking the driver side rear panel. Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGT Posted November 10, 2005 Share Posted November 10, 2005 You need to eat some cornbread and potatoes man!! The more you weigh, the more you can apply braking force. The harder you stop, the more weight is transferred directly to the pedal. Self-energizing brakes!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted November 10, 2005 Share Posted November 10, 2005 You need to eat some cornbread and potatoes man!! The more you weigh, the more you can apply braking force. The harder you stop, the more weight is transferred directly to the pedal. Self-energizing brakes!!! Obviously, Keefe's ancestors are from the more dainty side of the Lee family, back in the village. My side? Not so dainty! ( Think Samo Hung - ) <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted November 10, 2005 Author Share Posted November 10, 2005 after looking around, I think I will tackle this "lumbar support" fix this weekend by just yanking out the seat's back board and go from there.. appearantly, it's snapped in real tight followed by a few slide-slip type of hinges for the board. I'll take a pic of the board and the internal of the seats this weekend.. Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *Jedimaster* Posted November 10, 2005 Share Posted November 10, 2005 Obviously, Keefe's ancestors are from the more dainty side of the Lee family, back in the village. My side? Not so dainty! ( Think Samo Hung - ) I'm witcha on that. The hung part too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eVoMotion Posted November 10, 2005 Share Posted November 10, 2005 Definitely let us know what you find out. I broke mine while turning and breaking - wish I had a four pt. I tried to pull the rear plastic off and it did not budge.I need to head to the dealer. I will check on the warranty as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *Jedimaster* Posted November 10, 2005 Share Posted November 10, 2005 I got all worried on the drive home today- 240 pounds and I can leg press the stack plus extra plates- I might break the damn thing just sitting down Seriously, let us know what you find when you open her up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTCanada Posted November 10, 2005 Share Posted November 10, 2005 How many plates in the stack? It is has been a while since I belonged to a real gym and I can't remember. The press was a good one but I used to have a love/hate relationship with the hack squat. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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