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Make sure the battery is disconnected before you disconnect the plugs under the seats, and don't reconnect the battery again until the wires under the seats are reconnected.
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You should remove the seat retaining bolts before you disconnect the battery.
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You should remove the seat retaining bolts before you disconnect the battery.
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Make sure the battery is disconnected before you disconnect the plugs under the seats, and don't reconnect the battery again until the wires under the seats are reconnected.
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(Obviously, you will then need to store the car inside or cover it well until you can reinstall your seats and reconnect the battery.)
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Replace seats without triggering the dreaded air bag light

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Anyone care to coach me on how to remove and replace the seats without triggering the dreaded air bag light.
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You should remove the seat retaining bolts before you disconnect the battery.
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Make sure the battery is disconnected before you disconnect the plugs under the seats, and don't reconnect the battery again until the wires under the seats are reconnected.
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Make sure the battery is disconnected before you disconnect the plugs under the seats, and don't reconnect the battery again until the wires under the seats are reconnected.
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(Obviously, you will then need to store the car inside or cover it well until you can reinstall your seats and reconnect the battery.)
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Anyone care to coach me on how to remove and replace the seats without triggering the dreaded air bag light.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I have an 02 S with power seats. There are 3 buttons on each side. I never change them so I don't really know what they do. I set it once and forgot. I'm done growing and the only one that drives it. I bought the L-seats covers. I am going to have an upolstery shop replace them. They are not a Porsche shop. I am afraid if I have them pull the seats out I will end up with the air bag light. I was thinking of pulling the seats myself and just bringing them the seat or seats. That would also eliminate the need to find a ride etc. Anyone care to coach me on how to remove and replace the seats without triggering the dreaded air bag light.

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Dennis Vogel: Projects - Boxster Heated Seats Check this web page (see Section II -Disassembly) for instructions on removing the seats. The only additional guidance I have to add is: 1. You should remove the seat retaining bolts before you disconnect the battery. This will allow you to move the seats back and forth to access the bolts. 2. If Dennis doesn't mention it, you should open the top. (Obviously, you will then need to store the car inside or cover it well until you can reinstall your seats and reconnect the battery.) 3. You can remove the seats yourself, but if you can find a helper that may prevent a back strain. Good luck

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Also, put some old blankets or towels over the door sill and center console. The seat rails have somewhat sharp corners at the back ends and they also have round protrusions on the bottom to locate them in holes on the floor. When you jostle the seat around to get it out, you can scratch the sills or damage the console, the towels or blankets will protect them. Make sure the battery is disconnected before you disconnect the plugs under the seats, and don't reconnect the battery again until the wires under the seats are reconnected.

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