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Martyn



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Questions: XS Drivers Seat Re-Trim
Usual issue - side bolster flat, sticks in back a little, looking tired.

I have fitted new covers only previosuly following damage by the stealership so got the hog ring pliers etc.... but a few questions;

1. The base & back self adhesive heat pads - is it possible to remove these and refit? (they are £60 each). If so, are people fixing using the upholstery glue or .....

2. The Exmoor Trim XS kit - does it match the original LR trim in the rest of the cab? (Are they oem? Do they make the original ones for LR?)

Have priced up the genuine parts off Microcat and your looking at a sweet penny going genuine Rolling Eyes

Cheers lads!
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What year is your xs? Late td5 (06my on I think) is slightly different to earlier xs trim.

I used a complete Exmoor back on mine, matched fine
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Jeremy wrote:
What year is your xs? Late td5 (06my on I think) is slightly different to earlier xs trim.

I used a complete Exmoor back on mine, matched fine

yer is a lot different, in trim Thumbs Up the exmoor trim is a really good match but comes with exmoor tag sowed on Thumbs Up CSK Automotive
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You sure? Mine was the seat back as a repair section - no tag.

I know their complete seats do though
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Re: Questions: XS Drivers Seat Re-Trim
Martyn wrote:
Usual issue - side bolster flat, sticks in back a little, looking tired.


sorry to hijack the thread, but happened to me yesterday...I was fitting the radio and leaned to the back seat to get a tool and it happened this....

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can't this be fixed? Is the only option to re-trim the seat? Shocked ...I'm out of warranty allready ... Regards
Joao

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Same thing happened to mine. The foam is not as well made as it could be. I had a new seat fitted under warranty but I expect the new one to go the same before too long. John

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Mine went like that as well, got a replacement foam from Exmoor Trim and refitted the cover.
I had the same concerns with the heater pad but managed to re-attach it with spray glue.
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Re: Questions: XS Drivers Seat Re-Trim
lrmaniac wrote:
Martyn wrote:
Usual issue - side bolster flat, sticks in back a little, looking tired.


sorry to hijack the thread, but happened to me yesterday...I was fitting the radio and leaned to the back seat to get a tool and it happened this....

Click image to enlarge

can't this be fixed? Is the only option to re-trim the seat? Shocked ...I'm out of warranty allready ...


Best repair is to replace the entire foam.

Real world - I did exactly the same once, and managed to remove the cover, pull the foam back to where it was supposed to be, and sprayed a bit of contact adhesive in the tear. Still going strong now.
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Re: Questions: XS Drivers Seat Re-Trim
appaloosadude wrote:
Best repair is to replace the entire foam.

Real world - I did exactly the same once, and managed to remove the cover, pull the foam back to where it was supposed to be, and sprayed a bit of contact adhesive in the tear. Still going strong now.


I've managed to bring it back to place, but it goes flat again...

How can I remove the cover and try to fix it? There's a plastic zip on the bottom but can't see a way to unzip it without damaging it... Sad ? Any help? Regards
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The 'zip' is just two interlocking pieces of plastic, they should pull apart with the right persuasion - not easy with todays temperatures.
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OP is in Portugal... Don't think he'll have the temperature issues we've got...
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doh Embarassed
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Fifth Horseman wrote:
The 'zip' is just two interlocking pieces of plastic, they should pull apart with the right persuasion - not easy with todays temperatures.


Ok...I thought that you had to slide them apart...I'll try the "pull" version! Will it be easy to refit then?

btw, It's not hot here...It's 9ºC Regards
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Oops...

Well, I know where I won't be going for some sunshine and warmth!
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lrmaniac wrote:
Fifth Horseman wrote:
The 'zip' is just two interlocking pieces of plastic, they should pull apart with the right persuasion - not easy with todays temperatures.


Ok...I thought that you had to slide them apart...I'll try the "pull" version! Will it be easy to refit then?

btw, It's not hot here...It's 9ºC
. Just go on YouTube exmore trim seat retrim and they have a video on how to do it NEVER TAKE LIFE SERIOUSLY. NOBODY GETS OUT ALIVE ANYWAY
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