bgambino Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 I want to replace mine. 96 OBW. I have some seats from a 97 parts car and I think I will experiment by doing surgery on it first .... But if anyone has done it, I would appreciate some how to before I go full steam and butcher the thing. I undersdtand you need hog rings and pliers to finish the job...not sure what that is but once in there, I'm sure it will be apparent Nipper...I guess I may be sharing with you this time..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnceggleston Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 I undersdtand you need hog rings and pliers to finish the job...not sure what that is. these are just the fasteners they use on the seat covers to hold them in place, and they get their name from the look of the hog nose pliers used to compress them. right!?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnKos Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 Not me. I don't think my wife would appreciate being replaced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnW Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 I have done it. You want the smallest hog rings and a pair of pliers usually sold at Farm stores literally they are for Hogs. They are really cheap too. You cut the old rings off by pulling part of the upholstery or leather back and cut the thing off. Usually you start by separating the seat back from the seat bottom. Then there is an obvious gap in the bottom edge of the seat back or a zipper somewhere. Open that up and start finding clips you can cut off. The cover will slowly come off. Then you will find the heater which is a blanketed thing with small wires in it. Usually white cotton looking material with red stitching. Just get it out and put the seat back together with the rings and pliers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 Are the heaters even available or is this an aftermarket/splice job to install new ones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgambino Posted December 30, 2009 Author Share Posted December 30, 2009 Are the heaters even available or is this an aftermarket/splice job to install new ones? Gary Well...I assumed they would be available...I will find out Nipper...you got any idea since ytou were doing to change out yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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