Help - Installing leather interior

jbar · 09-30-2005, 01:56 PM

I bought a leather interior kit on EBAY. Install is going pretty well, until, does anyone know the trick to removing the arm rests? I'm kind of stuck. Thanks in advance for any help you can give.

jbar · 09-30-2005, 02:02 PM

While I'm at it, has anyone wired up seat heaters on a SE? How did you do the switch and what switch did you use? Thinking about ordering OEM switch. Where does it go? How hard to run wires? Thanks.

WVmtnbiker · 09-30-2005, 03:35 PM

I am currently in the process of doing the exact same thing. I received my leather kit on Wednesday and just ordered the seat heaters today. I am having trouble getting the vinyl tracks that pulls the leather together on the bench portion of the rear seat and seat back. I haven't made it to the front seats yet. The individual rear seat went smooth and looks great. I plan on working on the door panels while waiting for the front seat heaters. Please let me know if you have any suggestions.

WVmtnbiker · 09-30-2005, 04:38 PM

After carefully looking at the door panel (and taking it off), I discovered that the cloth covered portion is part of the one big piece molded panel with cloth glued onto that area. I may let a professional do this part.

whodat808 · 10-01-2005, 12:04 AM

you guys need to post some pics...i hope it will be step by step photos

did you guys get these seat covers from leatherseats.com?

WVmtnbiker · 10-04-2005, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbar

I bought a leather interior kit on EBAY. Install is going pretty well, until, does anyone know the trick to removing the arm rests? I'm kind of stuck. Thanks in advance for any help you can give.

Armrest caps pop off with a little bit of prying. Under the cap is a 14mm bolt.

smoketitan · 10-04-2005, 03:07 PM

ooooohhhh I need leather , two more weeks

where are you getting the seat heaters from?

id be interested in picking those up also

WVmtnbiker · 10-04-2005, 05:13 PM

Do a search on Ebay for seat heaters. It pulls up a bunch of places. I got mine from heatedseatkits.com after asking to price match from a dealer on Ebay.

I also ordered OEM seat heater switches from infiniti-parts.com. The switches should be the same as the Titan (at least I hope so). That was the least expensive place I could find-$28.00/switch. Everywhere else was at least $44.00 and up. I plan on moving the switches that are already in the bottom of the radio bezel (rear differantial lock and tow mode) from the middle to the switch knockouts on the bottom left side of the steering wheel along side of the electric pedal adjust switch. The woman said if they aren't want I need, I could return them with no stocking fee.

SmokenTitan · 10-05-2005, 01:33 AM

We're going to need pic's and a total costs with and with out seat heaters...

I'm still kicking myself for not buying an LE. But, I actually love the bench up front, and they didnt offer the bench in the LE's in `04...

jbar · 10-05-2005, 11:03 PM

Thanks for the tip Wvmtnbiker. I just was hesitant to pry too hard without knowing for sure that those caps came off. I will try to post some pictures as soon as I finish. By the way, my covers are dark graphite and it is a perfect color match with the plastic seat bases. It looks great.

*Boogers* · 10-06-2005, 08:48 AM

PICS NOW DAMNIT! Just snap a couple so we can see what the leather looks like up close.

jbar · 10-06-2005, 01:29 PM

Guess I better post some pictures. Boogers, you could probably see them in person, I work in Fayetteville. Lol. Pease disregard dirty floor.

MikeD · 10-06-2005, 04:52 PM

jbar,
Those seats look great! You should be very proud of that job.

sigmapititan · 10-06-2005, 05:06 PM

Dude those look great. Are those leather all around. I mean is the back of the front seats leather also? Are those katskin seat covers? How much were they?

Stevencraver · 10-06-2005, 06:03 PM

Jbar- How long did that little project take you? Have you ever done it before? Where are those step by step pics? Looks great dude!