Drivers seat pad
02-08-18, 10:40 AM
#1
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Thread Starter
Drivers seat pad
New member here, just picked up a 2005 Ls430. The car has heated and cooled seats. I want to replace the drivers seat pad. I can’t tell if part no 71512-50150 has a pad with holes to allow cool air to flow to the seat. The parts sites say this pad is for “base model” and the illustration does not show holes. Can someone tell me if this is the correct pad or if not what the correct number is? Thank you.
02-08-18, 11:42 AM
#2
New member here, just picked up a 2005 Ls430. The car has heated and cooled seats. I want to replace the drivers seat pad. I can’t tell if part no 71512-50150 has a pad with holes to allow cool air to flow to the seat. The parts sites say this pad is for “base model” and the illustration does not show holes. Can someone tell me if this is the correct pad or if not what the correct number is? Thank you.
02-08-18, 11:47 AM
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Well, my upholstery shop did not want to do the job because he thought that his foam would block the air holes. His recommendation was to use an OEM pad. So, I either try a different shop or use the correct OEM pad. I don’t mind spending $$ to get the right pad.
02-08-18, 11:52 AM
#4
It looks very easy i would go to another upholstery shop I think the one you went to just does not want to do it. The worst he would do is cut holes in his own foam to match the oem Lexus seats
02-08-18, 02:06 PM
#6
Pole Position
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It looks very easy i would go to another upholstery shop I think the one you went to just does not want to do it. The worst he would do is cut holes in his own foam to match the oem Lexus seats
It looks very easy i would go to another upholstery shop I think the one you went to just does not want to do it. The worst he would do is cut holes in his own foam to match the oem Lexus seats
No access to the inboard pan bolt with the center console in.
You will also need hog rings and a hog ring tool.
Last edited by jimbosr1; 02-08-18 at 02:11 PM.
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02-08-18, 03:34 PM
#10
Replaced pad on my '02UL and was very happy with the result. My advice is to call or visit a Lexus dealer and speak to the parts person. Give him your VIN and he will give you the proper part number. You can then call Lexus of S Atlanta or any of the other online part dealers for the part. Always patronize an outlet that will check your VIN to confirm proper fit.
02-08-18, 04:20 PM
#11
Pole Position
02-08-18, 11:16 PM
#12
Oem pad is no softer in my car. Replaced the passenger side...still hard as a rock. Needs a bigger foam overlay. You’ll see the layout when the part arrives.
02-09-18, 07:25 AM
#14
Memory Foam
Excellent question. I had this done on a set of GMC Denali seats with excellent results. The difference was significant. The memory foam provided extra shock absorption so you never felt like it completely compressed. If someone has a “How To” on removing the front climate seats I’ll talk to my custom upholsterer.
02-09-18, 08:26 AM
#15
Excellent question. I had this done on a set of GMC Denali seats with excellent results. The difference was significant. The memory foam provided extra shock absorption so you never felt like it completely compressed. If someone has a “How To” on removing the front climate seats I’ll talk to my custom upholsterer.