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YOUR RESEARCHFront seats upgrade

Leading reported evidence

Use passenger seat

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Discussions that performed work without a confirmed outcome: 1

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Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster
Just bought a very nice condition used passenger seat for my 2000 996 C4 (ebay).
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Front seats upgrade

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Replace existing drivers seat back (portion closest

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Suggestion · Original poster
Planning on using seat back to replace existing drivers seat back (portion closest to the door "bolster?" in rough shape).
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Front seats upgrade

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Leading evidence: 'Use passenger seat' (no explicit attributable resolution; this is a reported action or suggestion). Across 1 matching discussions, The most frequently discussed action is 'Replace existing drivers seat back (portion closest' (1 discussions). For that action, 0 discussions report a resolution and 0 report an unsuccessful attempt. No action has an explicit, attributable resolution report under the current rules. These are forum reports and suggestions, not a confirmed diagnosis.

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Replace existing drivers seat back (portion closest

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Suggestion · Original poster
Planning on using seat back to replace existing drivers seat back (portion closest to the door "bolster?" in rough shape).
Original post Read captured discussion
Front seats upgrade

Replace existing passenger seat bottom (cracked, ugly, etc)

Suggestion or failed attempt

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Reported fixes: 0
Unsuccessful attempts: 1
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Suggestion · Original poster
Want to use bottom to replace existing passenger seat bottom (cracked, ugly, etc).
Original post Read captured discussion
Front seats upgrade

Use bottom

Suggestion or failed attempt

No successful repair reported for this finding.

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Reported fixes: 0
Unsuccessful attempts: 1
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Discussions that contain suggestions: 1

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Suggestion · Original poster
Want to use bottom to replace existing passenger seat bottom (cracked, ugly, etc).
Original post Read captured discussion
Front seats upgrade

Use seat back

Suggestion or failed attempt

No successful repair reported for this finding.

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Reported fixes: 0
Unsuccessful attempts: 1
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Discussions that contain suggestions: 1

0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.

0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.

Suggestion · Original poster
Planning on using seat back to replace existing drivers seat back (portion closest to the door "bolster?" in rough shape).
Original post Read captured discussion
Front seats upgrade

Frequently discussed actions (5)

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Replace existing drivers seat back (portion closest

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Reported fixes: 0
Unsuccessful attempts: 1
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Discussions that contain suggestions: 1

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Suggestion · Original poster
Planning on using seat back to replace existing drivers seat back (portion closest to the door "bolster?" in rough shape).
Original post Read captured discussion
Front seats upgrade

Replace existing passenger seat bottom (cracked, ugly, etc)

No successful repair reported for this finding.

0
Reported fixes: 0
Unsuccessful attempts: 1
Discussions

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Discussions that contain suggestions: 1

0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.

0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.

Suggestion · Original poster
Want to use bottom to replace existing passenger seat bottom (cracked, ugly, etc).
Original post Read captured discussion
Front seats upgrade

Use bottom

No successful repair reported for this finding.

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Reported fixes: 0
Unsuccessful attempts: 1
Discussions

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Discussions that contain suggestions: 1

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0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.

Suggestion · Original poster
Want to use bottom to replace existing passenger seat bottom (cracked, ugly, etc).
Original post Read captured discussion
Front seats upgrade

Use passenger seat

No successful repair reported for this finding.

0
Reported fixes: 0
Unsuccessful attempts: 1
Discussions

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Discussions that performed work without a confirmed outcome: 1

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0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.

Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster
Just bought a very nice condition used passenger seat for my 2000 996 C4 (ebay).
Original post Read captured discussion
Front seats upgrade

Use seat back

No successful repair reported for this finding.

0
Reported fixes: 0
Unsuccessful attempts: 1
Discussions

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Discussions that contain suggestions: 1

0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.

0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.

Suggestion · Original poster
Planning on using seat back to replace existing drivers seat back (portion closest to the door "bolster?" in rough shape).
Original post Read captured discussion
Front seats upgrade

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4 eligible posts · 0 unverified posts · 1 discussions match the subject in their title or opening post.

Rennlist: 1 discussions

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Just bought a very nice condition used passenger seat for my 2000 996 C4 (ebay). Separated bottom from seat back. Want to use bottom to replace existing passenger seat bottom (cracked, ugly, etc). Planning on using seat back to replace existing drivers seat back (portion closest to the door "bolster?" in rough shape). Two questions (have not been able to find on the forum): 1) Any reason why the seat back from passenger side would not work on driver's side Ie is there a slight angle difference from left to right? 2) Is there a special socket to remove the anchor bolt which fastens the seat rail to the floor? Looks like a six point bolt that might require a special socket, not sure. Any help is greatly appreciated. Apterr-Buffalo/Niagara Falls cold as hell so I might as well work on the car (I bring all the parts in the basement to work in warmth).

POST 2Original post

The socket you need is an E12. Any auto parts place should have it. I can't answer if the passenger or drivers seat is interchangeable but it makes sense that it would be. When you take the seats out make sure to keep the car key atleast 10 feet away otherwise you will get an airbag light. There is a good tutorial in the DIY section regarding changing to GT3 style seats. Look at it for some tips. Good luck with the project!

POST 3 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Thanks Sneaky Pete, Picked up the socket yesterday. I'll get back to it this afternoon. Thanks again, Andy

POST 4 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Thanks for the tip about the key within 10 ft or airbag light!

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