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Martyn

Member Since: 10 Feb 2011
Location: Stourbridge, West Midlands
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2014 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 PU Keswick Green

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

Cheers lads!

4th Jan 2013 7:20pm

JeremyJ

Member Since: 16 Nov 2011
Location: Aylesbury
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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

4th Jan 2013 9:04pm

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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

the exmoor trim is a really good match but comes with exmoor tag sowed on

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4th Jan 2013 9:27pm

JeremyJ

Member Since: 16 Nov 2011
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You sure? Mine was the seat back as a repair section - no tag.

I know their complete seats do though

4th Jan 2013 9:30pm

lrmaniac

Member Since: 04 Feb 2010
Location: Lisboa
Posts: 764

2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Keswick Green

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?

...I'm out of warranty allready ... Regards
Joao

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5th Jan 2013 8:57pm

JSG

Member Since: 12 Jul 2007
Location: Berkshire
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2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey

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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5th Jan 2013 9:11pm

Fifth Horseman

Member Since: 08 Mar 2011
Location: Lanarkshire
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2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black

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.

15th Jan 2013 10:02pm

appaloosadude

Member Since: 17 Oct 2012
Location: Buckinghamshire
Posts: 630

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? ...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.

15th Jan 2013 10:07pm

lrmaniac

Member Since: 04 Feb 2010
Location: Lisboa
Posts: 764

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...

? Any help? Regards
Joao

'10 Land Rover Defender 110 CC
'08 BMW F800GS
'64 SIIA Forward Control
'69 SIIA 109 ZA CKD
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17th Jan 2013 4:09pm

Fifth Horseman

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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.

17th Jan 2013 4:16pm

appaloosadude

Member Since: 17 Oct 2012
Location: Buckinghamshire
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OP is in Portugal... Don't think he'll have the temperature issues we've got...

17th Jan 2013 4:17pm

Fifth Horseman

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doh

17th Jan 2013 4:19pm

lrmaniac

Member Since: 04 Feb 2010
Location: Lisboa
Posts: 764

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 9�C Regards
Joao

'10 Land Rover Defender 110 CC
'08 BMW F800GS
'64 SIIA Forward Control
'69 SIIA 109 ZA CKD
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17th Jan 2013 4:56pm

appaloosadude

Member Since: 17 Oct 2012
Location: Buckinghamshire
Posts: 630

Oops...

Well, I know where I won't be going for some sunshine and warmth!

17th Jan 2013 5:12pm

fekete

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2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Bonatti Grey

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 9�C

. 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

17th Jan 2013 5:22pm

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