Cushion Comparison
After finding a '93 Grand Marquis power seat in the junkyard, I stripped the uph...
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Cushion Comparison After finding a '93 Grand Marquis power seat in the junkyard, I stripped the uph...
I was planning on adding the wiring for the power seat, but I found it tucked into the harness under...
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I was planning on adding the wiring for the power seat, but I found it tucked into the harness under...
I had planned to use the '93 cushions, but their wire reinforcements don't match my upholstery, so I...
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Posted: 1/15/06
I had planned to use the '93 cushions, but their wire reinforcements don't match my upholstery, so I...
It looks almost like it did before.
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Posted: 1/15/06
It looks almost like it did before.
The difference is visible here: the original recline lever hole is there but not obvious, and I cut ...
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Posted: 1/15/06
The difference is visible here: the original recline lever hole is there but not obvious, and I cut ...
The cover was red, but I washed it several times & then put several light coats of paint on it.  It ...
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Posted: 1/15/06
The cover was red, but I washed it several times & then put several light coats of paint on it. It ...
Since I also wanted to wash the seat belts, I disassembled the buckle. After working the blade tip i...
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Posted: 1/15/06
Since I also wanted to wash the seat belts, I disassembled the buckle. After working the blade tip i...
Since I also wanted to wash the seat belts, I disassembled the buckle.

When one tab is out, it's so...
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Since I also wanted to wash the seat belts, I disassembled the buckle. When one tab is out, it's so...
Since I also wanted to wash the seat belts, I disassembled the buckle.  Note that the passenger buck...
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Posted: 1/15/06
Since I also wanted to wash the seat belts, I disassembled the buckle. Note that the passenger buck...
Slide the cover forward, keeping the button with it, then lift them off the buckle.  Note that the c...
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Posted: 1/15/06
Slide the cover forward, keeping the button with it, then lift them off the buckle. Note that the c...
Since I also wanted to wash the seat belts, I disassembled the buckle.
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Posted: 1/15/06
Since I also wanted to wash the seat belts, I disassembled the buckle.
Since I also wanted to wash the seat belts, I disassembled the buckle.

It's common for this spring ...
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Posted: 1/15/06
Since I also wanted to wash the seat belts, I disassembled the buckle. It's common for this spring ...
Since I also wanted to wash the seat belts, I disassembled the buckle.  It's now ready to go in the ...
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Posted: 1/15/06
Since I also wanted to wash the seat belts, I disassembled the buckle. It's now ready to go in the ...
Buckle Restoration
IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it.

For black buckles that are losing paint & s...
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Posted: 9/22/22
Buckle Restoration IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it. For black buckles that are losing paint & s...
Shoulder Reel Disassembly
IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it.

Before removing the belt from the re...
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Posted: 5/19/12
Shoulder Reel Disassembly IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it. Before removing the belt from the re...
Power Seats
IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it.
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Posted: 1/18/06
Power Seats IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it.
Seat Base occupancy sensor
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Posted: 1/18/06
Seat Base occupancy sensor
Power Seat Circuits
IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it.

This shows that an old-style switch can...
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Posted: 1/19/06
Power Seat Circuits IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it. This shows that an old-style switch can...
Passenger Power Seat
I found this in a junkyard - even the leather in newer cars didn't look this g...
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Posted: 1/18/06
Passenger Power Seat I found this in a junkyard - even the leather in newer cars didn't look this g...
Tool List
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Posted: 1/18/06
Tool List
Switch & Cut
This is the only cut on this seat cover, and it's on a vinyl panel - not on the leathe...
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Posted: 1/18/06
Switch & Cut This is the only cut on this seat cover, and it's on a vinyl panel - not on the leathe...
Switch Plate
It's not necessary to disconnect the wires or air line.
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Posted: 1/18/06
Switch Plate It's not necessary to disconnect the wires or air line.
Switches Dismounted
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Posted: 1/18/06
Switches Dismounted
Headrest Tool
If your seat does NOT have a hard back panel, you'll need a thin piece of steel to re...
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Posted: 1/18/06
Headrest Tool If your seat does NOT have a hard back panel, you'll need a thin piece of steel to re...
Headrest Removed
When the tool stops, lower & raise the headrest to allow the tool to go past the s...
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Posted: 1/18/06
Headrest Removed When the tool stops, lower & raise the headrest to allow the tool to go past the s...
Tool Detail
This is how the tool needs to run inside the chair to release the catch.
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Posted: 1/18/06
Tool Detail This is how the tool needs to run inside the chair to release the catch.
Headrest Sleeve
Just pull the sleeve straight up & out.
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Posted: 1/18/06
Headrest Sleeve Just pull the sleeve straight up & out.
Armrest Pivot Bolt
Use 13/16" socket
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Posted: 1/18/06
Armrest Pivot Bolt Use 13/16" socket
Armrest Removed
If you need to remove the upholstery from the armrest, remove the plastic bushing &...
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Posted: 1/18/06
Armrest Removed If you need to remove the upholstery from the armrest, remove the plastic bushing &...
Seat Belt Nut
This 18mm nut holds the belt for this chair.  The belt for the center occupant is ret...
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Posted: 1/18/06
Seat Belt Nut This 18mm nut holds the belt for this chair. The belt for the center occupant is ret...
Push Pins
Wire cutter pliers are also good for removing push-pin fasteners.
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Push Pins Wire cutter pliers are also good for removing push-pin fasteners.
Upholstery Edge Retainers
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Upholstery Edge Retainers
Front Edge
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Front Edge
Hog Rings
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Hog Rings
Rear Hog Rings
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Posted: 1/18/06
Rear Hog Rings
Recline Bolts
13mm
On manual-recline chairs, remove the E-ring from the manual lever mechanism, sl...
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Posted: 1/18/06
Recline Bolts 13mm On manual-recline chairs, remove the E-ring from the manual lever mechanism, sl...
Separate
Pull the seatback to slide the pin out from the other side and the back will come away fro...
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Posted: 1/18/06
Separate Pull the seatback to slide the pin out from the other side and the back will come away fro...
Seat Pad Removed
If all the hog rings around the edges are removed, the upholstery will now come of...
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Posted: 1/18/06
Seat Pad Removed If all the hog rings around the edges are removed, the upholstery will now come of...
Base & Pad
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Posted: 1/18/06
Base & Pad
Spring Tabs
On all 4 chairs that I've opened, these tabs have lifted - some have even folded back o...
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Posted: 1/18/06
Spring Tabs On all 4 chairs that I've opened, these tabs have lifted - some have even folded back o...
Switch Wires
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Posted: 1/18/06
Switch Wires
Seat Base Hog Rings
To separate the seat cover from its pad, remove the internal hog rings.
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Seat Base Hog Rings To separate the seat cover from its pad, remove the internal hog rings.
Seatback Edge
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Seatback Edge
Open the Seatback Cover
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Posted: 1/18/06
Open the Seatback Cover
Seatback Hog Rings
All the hog rings must be removed before the cover can be removed.  The pad can ...
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Posted: 1/18/06
Seatback Hog Rings All the hog rings must be removed before the cover can be removed. The pad can ...
After removing any vertical rods from the seatback cover, carefully work the cover over the armrest ...
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Posted: 1/18/06
After removing any vertical rods from the seatback cover, carefully work the cover over the armrest ...
Seatback Peeled
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Posted: 1/18/06
Seatback Peeled
Seatback Pad Clips
On each side of the pad, a wire loop is clipped into a slot in the frame.  Squee...
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Seatback Pad Clips On each side of the pad, a wire loop is clipped into a slot in the frame. Squee...
Seatback Retainer Rod
This is the other reason the pad can't be left attached to the cover - the to...
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Posted: 1/18/06
Seatback Retainer Rod This is the other reason the pad can't be left attached to the cover - the to...
Loose Upholstery
These are all the color-specific parts, with the pads inside the leather.  All thi...
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Loose Upholstery These are all the color-specific parts, with the pads inside the leather. All thi...
I use fence hog rings from a hardware store because they're cheap, easy to find, & effective.
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Posted: 1/19/06
I use fence hog rings from a hardware store because they're cheap, easy to find, & effective.
Crimp Hog Rings
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Posted: 1/19/06
Crimp Hog Rings
Finished
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Finished
I found these in a fire department car at a U-Pull-It and snagged them.  They aren't torn; they have...
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Posted: 8/17/11
I found these in a fire department car at a U-Pull-It and snagged them. They aren't torn; they have...
I found these in a fire department car at a U-Pull-It and snagged them.  They aren't torn; they have...
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I found these in a fire department car at a U-Pull-It and snagged them. They aren't torn; they have...
I found these in a fire department car at a U-Pull-It and snagged them.  They aren't torn; they have...
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Posted: 8/17/11
I found these in a fire department car at a U-Pull-It and snagged them. They aren't torn; they have...
I found these in a fire department car at a U-Pull-It and snagged them.  They aren't torn; they have...
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Posted: 8/17/11
I found these in a fire department car at a U-Pull-It and snagged them. They aren't torn; they have...
The first step is to get the headrests off.  The bezels unscrew to make accessing the clips easier.
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Posted: 8/17/11
The first step is to get the headrests off. The bezels unscrew to make accessing the clips easier.
The clips can't be seen with the upholstery in place, but this what has to be done: the clips need t...
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Posted: 8/17/11
The clips can't be seen with the upholstery in place, but this what has to be done: the clips need t...
The clips can't be seen with the upholstery in place, but this what has to be done: the clips need t...
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Posted: 8/17/11
The clips can't be seen with the upholstery in place, but this what has to be done: the clips need t...
The clips open toward each other, so they have to be pulled apart to release the headrest.
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Posted: 8/17/11
The clips open toward each other, so they have to be pulled apart to release the headrest.
Pull the seams apart and unwrap the foam with the upholstery from the headrest frame.
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Posted: 8/17/11
Pull the seams apart and unwrap the foam with the upholstery from the headrest frame.
This is a PITA.  I used the same hose hook to push the back edge down out of the slot.  Putting it b...
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Posted: 8/17/11
This is a PITA. I used the same hose hook to push the back edge down out of the slot. Putting it b...
You put your weed in there.
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Posted: 8/17/11
You put your weed in there.
Split the backrest seam at the bottom, pull the stitching off the VelCro, and then pull the upholste...
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Posted: 8/17/11
Split the backrest seam at the bottom, pull the stitching off the VelCro, and then pull the upholste...
This clip is just like a window crank - pull or push to release it, then slide the handle straight u...
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Posted: 8/17/11
This clip is just like a window crank - pull or push to release it, then slide the handle straight u...
Note that the lever is keyed so it can only be installed one way.
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Posted: 8/17/11
Note that the lever is keyed so it can only be installed one way.
After unbolting the backrest, the base can be disassembled.  There are 2 pushpins at the back.  The ...
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After unbolting the backrest, the base can be disassembled. There are 2 pushpins at the back. The ...
This is the quickest & best way to clean upholstery, provided it fits.  The bases are going thru a 2...
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Posted: 8/17/11
This is the quickest & best way to clean upholstery, provided it fits. The bases are going thru a 2...
They almost look new, and they certainly smell better.  I sprayed each foam & upholstery piece with ...
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Posted: 8/17/11
They almost look new, and they certainly smell better. I sprayed each foam & upholstery piece with ...
They almost look new, and they certainly smell better.  I sprayed each foam & upholstery piece with ...
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Posted: 8/17/11
They almost look new, and they certainly smell better. I sprayed each foam & upholstery piece with ...
They almost look new, and they certainly smell better.  I sprayed each foam & upholstery piece with ...
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Size: 61.1 KB
Posted: 8/17/11
They almost look new, and they certainly smell better. I sprayed each foam & upholstery piece with ...
They almost look new, and they certainly smell better.  I sprayed each foam & upholstery piece with ...
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Size: 85 KB
Posted: 8/17/11
They almost look new, and they certainly smell better. I sprayed each foam & upholstery piece with ...
This is a '97 E-serieschair that's going in my Bronco.  This one has manual slides, but I'm looking ...
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Posted: 7/17/13
This is a '97 E-serieschair that's going in my Bronco. This one has manual slides, but I'm looking ...
These are '97 E-series 4-way powered chairs that are going in my Bronco.  The headrest area of the o...
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Posted: 7/17/13
These are '97 E-series 4-way powered chairs that are going in my Bronco. The headrest area of the o...

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