Wheres the seat bolster thread gone?

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eko
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Post Sat Jun 21, 2008 6:31 pm

Didnt there used to be a sticky on how to replace worn bolsters on sport seats?
If so I cant find it!
Anyone got any tips or links explaining how to do it?
Looking to replace the lower one on the base of the seat but not sure how to remove the tilt mechanism etc.
Seat is already in 2 halves and I have the base in the living room to attempt it tonight :P
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Post Sat Jun 21, 2008 7:26 pm

Tilt the hinge / mech forward, remove the 17mm bolt from the bottom of the mech, remove the circlip from the tilt control lever and then pry the lever itself out. Voila.
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Post Sat Jun 21, 2008 7:32 pm

Chris-W wrote:Tilt the hinge / mech forward, remove the 17mm bolt from the bottom of the mech, remove the circlip from the tilt control lever and then pry the lever itself out. Voila.
I got as far as removing the 17m bolts then wasnt sure what was next.
Will be starting again within the hour so ill see how easy it is.
Cheers Chris :D
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Post Sat Jun 21, 2008 7:37 pm

There's some good info here too http://www.esatclear.ie/~bpurcell/318isseat.html
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Post Sat Jun 21, 2008 7:59 pm

Good link Ed thanks
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Post Sat Jun 21, 2008 11:27 pm

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Post Sun Jun 22, 2008 12:00 am

Cheers Barry but just finished :D
Took about an hour and half to do and im well happy!
Cant wait to get it put back in the car tomorrow as it let the interior down badly.
Thanks for the links guys :cool:
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