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« on: 25 January 2008, 20:34:36 »
I have finally sourced some replacement seats for

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1199794063

I'm promised by the owner they are the correct and come from a 99 Polar Sea Blue 3.0 Elite with the same trim code as mine 99 Polar Sea Blue 2.5 Elite, just a round trip of 400 miles-ish to get them tomorrow Wiltshire-Grimsby-Wiltshire .. what joy .. :(

As they are removed from the car I can't actually check the electrics, so other than a "visual" check of condition, are there any other points to look for ?? I've seen pre-tensioners mentioned ..how do I check these ?

When I come to fit them I believe I have to disconnect the battery and leave for 30 minutes before touching the seats in order to discharge the pre-tensioners ?

Any tips/advice on changing seats from those who may have done it ??

Thanks in advance :)

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Re: Elite seats
« Reply #1 on: 25 January 2008, 21:27:17 »
just disconnect the battery for five minutes beforehand is sufficient. as a sidenote what are you doing with the old front seats?
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Re: Elite seats
« Reply #2 on: 25 January 2008, 21:30:34 »
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just disconnect the battery for five minutes beforehand is sufficient. as a sidenote what are you doing with the old front seats?

Doing a bit more MV6 Seat modding?  ::)
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Re: Elite seats
« Reply #3 on: 25 January 2008, 21:33:46 »
when i modded my mv6 seats i butchered my original elite seat frames  :o ::)
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« Reply #4 on: 25 January 2008, 21:42:57 »
I remember you saying the mod wasn't exactly.... easy....  ::)
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Re: Elite seats
« Reply #5 on: 25 January 2008, 21:49:03 »
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just disconnect the battery for five minutes beforehand is sufficient. as a sidenote what are you doing with the old front seats?

I was just going to scrap them .. if you want them they are/will be yours !! (few beer chits to offset my costs would be nice... :) but as I wasn't expecting anything I'll not put a price on them.. I'll let you decide  :) )

As you can see, passenger side seat heater no longer works .. and neither does the drivers !!
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« Reply #6 on: 25 January 2008, 21:52:02 »
not a problem, let me know when they are available and we will sort something out. as a matter of interest why dont you get the new seats put on a pallet and delivered?
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Re: Elite seats
« Reply #7 on: 25 January 2008, 21:55:54 »
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not a problem, let me know when they are available and we will sort something out. as a matter of interest why dont you get the new seats put on a pallet and delivered?

In view of the hassle I've had trying to match the trim code .. I want to SEE the damned things first ....  I had to send one lot back to a scrappy which was a major headache  .... the guy selling these is asking a lot less than the scrappies so they could be a bargain or rubbish ... If they are good the total cost of seats + fuel will still be less than scrappy price.

Also, the guy is getting married and going away for 3 weeks, he won't be able to arrange anything until he gets back ...

It just seems easier to go and fetch the things !  
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Re: Elite seats
« Reply #8 on: 25 January 2008, 22:11:02 »
Pretensioners - not really sure, but do they not show a 'flag' at the buckle if activated?
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Re: Elite seats
« Reply #9 on: 25 January 2008, 22:17:12 »
On the Vectra and Cavalier seats there used to be a plastic tab tied to the seat base that clicked into the pretensioner in case it went off when you transported them.  :-/
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Re: Elite seats
« Reply #10 on: 25 January 2008, 22:28:35 »
Just found some stuff in Haynes ..   section 12.23 ....  I'm guessing a 99 minifacelift has pyrotechnic tensioners .....

so reading the bumph ... once the battery is disconnected ... how do you move the all singing & dancing electric seat to access the bolts ....  ?

or am I missing something simple ??
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Re: Elite seats
« Reply #11 on: 25 January 2008, 22:36:18 »
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Just found some stuff in Haynes ..   section 12.23 ....  I'm guessing a 99 minifacelift has pyrotechnic tensioners .....

so reading the bumph ... once the battery is disconnected ... how do you move the all singing & dancing electric seat to access the bolts ....  ?

or am I missing something simple ??

You unbolt the seat before disconnecting the battery
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Re: Elite seats
« Reply #12 on: 25 January 2008, 22:38:01 »
Do you mean the bolts to bolt the seats to the floorpan?

If so, i'd guess if you put them in the same position as the ones that you are buying then you'll be able to remove them.... after all, that's how the seller must have got them out.
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Re: Elite seats
« Reply #13 on: 25 January 2008, 22:43:56 »
I think the seat winding handle is for just that purpose.
Mine was in the toolkit when I bought the car.
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Re: Elite seats
« Reply #14 on: 25 January 2008, 22:46:11 »
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I think the seat winding handle is for just that purpose.
Mine was in the toolkit when I bought the car.

What is one of those !! Never seen one all my "toolkit" has is a jack and wheelbrace ... wonder if the seat sellers car has the tool ....  :)
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