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Hits: 3526 Size: 34.46 KB Posted: 1/15/06 Cushion Comparison
After finding a '93 Grand Marquis power seat in the junkyard, I stripped the uph... | Hits: 3008 Size: 63.91 KB Posted: 1/15/06 I was planning on adding the wiring for the power seat, but I found it tucked into the harness under... | Hits: 3269 Size: 52.27 KB Posted: 1/15/06 I had planned to use the '93 cushions, but their wire reinforcements don't match my upholstery, so I... | Hits: 2804 Size: 29.33 KB Posted: 1/15/06 It looks almost like it did before. | Hits: 2838 Size: 49.91 KB Posted: 1/15/06 The difference is visible here: the original recline lever hole is there but not obvious, and I cut ... |
Hits: 3100 Size: 57.15 KB Posted: 1/15/06 The cover was red, but I washed it several times & then put several light coats of paint on it. It ... | Hits: 5883 Size: 50.37 KB Posted: 1/15/06 Since I also wanted to wash the seat belts, I disassembled the buckle. After working the blade tip i... | Hits: 4072 Size: 64.11 KB Posted: 1/15/06 Since I also wanted to wash the seat belts, I disassembled the buckle.
When one tab is out, it's so... | Hits: 3752 Size: 55.77 KB Posted: 1/15/06 Since I also wanted to wash the seat belts, I disassembled the buckle. Note that the passenger buck... | Hits: 3917 Size: 58.16 KB Posted: 1/15/06 Slide the cover forward, keeping the button with it, then lift them off the buckle. Note that the c... |
Hits: 3683 Size: 76.39 KB Posted: 1/15/06 Since I also wanted to wash the seat belts, I disassembled the buckle. | Hits: 4392 Size: 65.08 KB Posted: 1/15/06 Since I also wanted to wash the seat belts, I disassembled the buckle.
It's common for this spring ... | Hits: 3478 Size: 60.33 KB 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 ... | Hits: 460 Size: 45.9 KB Posted: 9/22/22 Buckle Restoration
IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it.
For black buckles that are losing paint & s... | Hits: 2484 Size: 71.42 KB Posted: 5/19/12 Shoulder Reel Disassembly
IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it.
Before removing the belt from the re... |
Hits: 4281 Size: 74.29 KB Posted: 1/18/06 Power Seats
IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it.
| Hits: 2897 Size: 57.74 KB Posted: 1/18/06 Seat Base occupancy sensor | Hits: 2880 Size: 46.49 KB Posted: 1/19/06 Power Seat Circuits
IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it.
This shows that an old-style switch can... | Hits: 2797 Size: 49.14 KB Posted: 1/18/06 Passenger Power Seat
I found this in a junkyard - even the leather in newer cars didn't look this g... | Hits: 2406 Size: 38.17 KB Posted: 1/18/06 Tool List |
Hits: 2245 Size: 70.94 KB 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... | Hits: 2008 Size: 62.21 KB Posted: 1/18/06 Switch Plate
It's not necessary to disconnect the wires or air line. | Hits: 2172 Size: 57.93 KB Posted: 1/18/06 Switches Dismounted | Hits: 2288 Size: 56.07 KB 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... | Hits: 1964 Size: 41.38 KB Posted: 1/18/06 Headrest Removed
When the tool stops, lower & raise the headrest to allow the tool to go past the s... |
Hits: 1942 Size: 41.22 KB Posted: 1/18/06 Tool Detail
This is how the tool needs to run inside the chair to release the catch. | Hits: 1866 Size: 33.09 KB Posted: 1/18/06 Headrest Sleeve
Just pull the sleeve straight up & out. | Hits: 2019 Size: 47.66 KB Posted: 1/18/06 Armrest Pivot Bolt
Use 13/16" socket | Hits: 1986 Size: 61.7 KB Posted: 1/18/06 Armrest Removed
If you need to remove the upholstery from the armrest, remove the plastic bushing &... | Hits: 2047 Size: 59.81 KB Posted: 1/18/06 Seat Belt Nut
This 18mm nut holds the belt for this chair. The belt for the center occupant is ret... |
Hits: 2099 Size: 64.83 KB Posted: 1/18/06 Push Pins
Wire cutter pliers are also good for removing push-pin fasteners. | Hits: 1894 Size: 54.2 KB Posted: 1/18/06 Upholstery Edge Retainers | Hits: 1920 Size: 67.47 KB Posted: 1/18/06 Front Edge | Hits: 1880 Size: 66.71 KB Posted: 1/18/06 Hog Rings | Hits: 1901 Size: 66.18 KB Posted: 1/18/06 Rear Hog Rings |
Hits: 1859 Size: 65.58 KB Posted: 1/18/06 Recline Bolts
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On manual-recline chairs, remove the E-ring from the manual lever mechanism, sl... | Hits: 1834 Size: 36.49 KB Posted: 1/18/06 Separate
Pull the seatback to slide the pin out from the other side and the back will come away fro... | Hits: 1908 Size: 58.43 KB Posted: 1/18/06 Seat Pad Removed
If all the hog rings around the edges are removed, the upholstery will now come of... | Hits: 1801 Size: 69.73 KB Posted: 1/18/06 Base & Pad | Hits: 1916 Size: 53.78 KB Posted: 1/18/06 Spring Tabs
On all 4 chairs that I've opened, these tabs have lifted - some have even folded back o... |
Hits: 1699 Size: 75.44 KB Posted: 1/18/06 Switch Wires | Hits: 1716 Size: 65.04 KB Posted: 1/18/06 Seat Base Hog Rings
To separate the seat cover from its pad, remove the internal hog rings. | Hits: 1636 Size: 66.61 KB Posted: 1/18/06 Seatback Edge | Hits: 1674 Size: 45.27 KB Posted: 1/18/06 Open the Seatback Cover | Hits: 1756 Size: 43.15 KB Posted: 1/18/06 Seatback Hog Rings
All the hog rings must be removed before the cover can be removed. The pad can ... |
Hits: 1686 Size: 41.44 KB Posted: 1/18/06 After removing any vertical rods from the seatback cover, carefully work the cover over the armrest ... | Hits: 1631 Size: 37.57 KB Posted: 1/18/06 Seatback Peeled | Hits: 1721 Size: 48.39 KB Posted: 1/18/06 Seatback Pad Clips
On each side of the pad, a wire loop is clipped into a slot in the frame. Squee... | Hits: 1743 Size: 37.64 KB Posted: 1/18/06 Seatback Retainer Rod
This is the other reason the pad can't be left attached to the cover - the to... | Hits: 1850 Size: 67.47 KB Posted: 1/18/06 Loose Upholstery
These are all the color-specific parts, with the pads inside the leather. All thi... |
Hits: 1678 Size: 44.71 KB Posted: 1/19/06 I use fence hog rings from a hardware store because they're cheap, easy to find, & effective. | Hits: 1758 Size: 51.56 KB Posted: 1/19/06 Crimp Hog Rings | Hits: 2013 Size: 45.29 KB Posted: 1/19/06 Finished | Hits: 1240 Size: 88.5 KB 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... | Hits: 1045 Size: 95.49 KB 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... |
Hits: 1132 Size: 67.17 KB 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... | Hits: 1044 Size: 67.62 KB 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... | Hits: 1060 Size: 82.52 KB Posted: 8/17/11 The first step is to get the headrests off. The bezels unscrew to make accessing the clips easier. | Hits: 1078 Size: 69.98 KB 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... | Hits: 1075 Size: 64.33 KB 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... |
Hits: 1091 Size: 77.67 KB Posted: 8/17/11 The clips open toward each other, so they have to be pulled apart to release the headrest. | Hits: 1040 Size: 98.1 KB Posted: 8/17/11 Pull the seams apart and unwrap the foam with the upholstery from the headrest frame. | Hits: 999 Size: 83.76 KB 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... | Hits: 1072 Size: 81.58 KB Posted: 8/17/11 You put your weed in there. | Hits: 1247 Size: 92.58 KB Posted: 8/17/11 Split the backrest seam at the bottom, pull the stitching off the VelCro, and then pull the upholste... |
Hits: 1193 Size: 63.37 KB Posted: 8/17/11 This clip is just like a window crank - pull or push to release it, then slide the handle straight u... | Hits: 1242 Size: 71.41 KB Posted: 8/17/11 Note that the lever is keyed so it can only be installed one way. | Hits: 1254 Size: 112.8 KB Posted: 8/17/11 After unbolting the backrest, the base can be disassembled. There are 2 pushpins at the back. The ... | Hits: 1668 Size: 65.99 KB Posted: 8/17/11 This is the quickest & best way to clean upholstery, provided it fits. The bases are going thru a 2... | Hits: 1499 Size: 85.16 KB Posted: 8/17/11 They almost look new, and they certainly smell better. I sprayed each foam & upholstery piece with ... |
Hits: 1412 Size: 54.64 KB Posted: 8/17/11 They almost look new, and they certainly smell better. I sprayed each foam & upholstery piece with ... | Hits: 1857 Size: 61.1 KB Posted: 8/17/11 They almost look new, and they certainly smell better. I sprayed each foam & upholstery piece with ... | Hits: 1661 Size: 85 KB Posted: 8/17/11 They almost look new, and they certainly smell better. I sprayed each foam & upholstery piece with ... | Hits: 837 Size: 111.93 KB 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 ... | Hits: 837 Size: 99.81 KB 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... |