2003 Seat Trim Separation

[detroitmoe]

Anyone have suggestions on how to repair/re-attach the stubborn seat trim that separates from the bottom of the drivers seat? Long or short term fix recommendations welcome. Preferably without having to remove the seat!

 

[Frankie the Fink]

I'm betting three are some broken clips allowing the trim to be loose, or, maybe the clips aren't seated.
You could try a smack or two with your palm but I'm betting you won't be that lucky.

 

[Pepere47]

I had same issue and after seeing the cost of new replacement (Seach on seat surround, left or right), tried plastic weld the parts - there are long tabs that connect the surround to seat frame. This worked for a while but then broke again. My options, suck it up and pay the price or try plastic weld again and maybe reinforce the tabs.

Thunderbird Bob may have a part at a reasonable cost.

 

[maineeack]

I had same issue and after seeing the cost of new replacement (Seach on seat surround, left or right), tried plastic weld the parts - there are long tabs that connect the surround to seat frame. This worked for a while but then broke again. My options, suck it up and pay the price or try plastic weld again and maybe reinforce the tabs.

Thunderbird Bob may have a part at a reasonable cost.

you HAVE to remove the seat, hidden screw in the center, from the bottom up ....and two hidden push-in clips...a real pain to get out.....I just did mine..