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Crushed seat bolster...warranty item?

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Old 08-07-2007, 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Ray,Aug 6 2007, 01:03 PM
You all need to find a better way to get in and out of the car.

My 6+ year old seat side bolsters still look brand new with the exception of the cracks on the leather.

Next time you go in and out of the car try this.

When ever you get out of the car, push the seat all the way to the back.
Open the door, put your left hand on the door sill, right hand on the center console and push your self out of the seat as if you were doing a dip.

Do the reverse dip when you are getting in and drop yourself onto the seat.
Yes, my car is seven years old and the seats look almost 100% new... it is all about how you get in the car. I recommend using the chassis beam in the floor. I usually get in (keep in mind this only works with no top) by basically standing in the car, feet on the beam in the floor, then sliding down the center of the seat... absolutely no wear on the side bolsters.
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I had my bolster remade by an interior shop. Was covered by insurance after my car was broken into, but I suspect for the time they spent it would've cost $100 or so to fix. might as well spend 200 and have a new cushion altogether.
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Originally Posted by debbynjim,Aug 7 2007, 03:18 PM
Would an auto upolstery shop be able to handle it on a car out of warranty? I have the same problem.
Order a new seat cushion from www.hondaautomotiveparts.com and then install it yourself. It's easy. Unbolt the seat. Unbolt the upper back from the lower portion. Cut the metal hooks that hold the leather seat cover on the cushion. Remove cushion from pan. Put new cushion on pan and reinstall leather with small zip ties where the metal clips you cut off were. Bolt it all back together and put the seat in the car.

It's that easy.
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I tried to get seats fixed twice for warranty. No go. It's a wear and tear item unless you find a REALLY nice dealer.
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