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EDGEMAN
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I just replaced the seat cushion.

YouTube is your friend...lol Although they didn't have my particular model for seat removal, they did have a couple videos on replacing Acura seats. I was able to make an educated guess on a couple of things they didn't cover or just "glossed over," but most of the job was covered. The hardest part of the job was clipping off the old hog rings. Installing new ones was much easier, especially after I did a couple of them. I think there were 20 hog rings on the bottom seat cushion. Anyone thinking about doing this job, recommend watching a YouTube video first to see if you want to tackle it (it isn't difficult), then buy hog ring plyers & hog rings, and a really good pair of metal cutting plyers. You don't want regular plyers with the cutter an inch from the tip. You need a pair that cuts at the tip. The only other required tools were a 14mm socket/ratchet, and a Phillips screwdriver. That's it. Take pictures with your phone along the way. ** Edited by EDGEMAN at 5/23/2023, 1:44:43 PM
Posted: 05/23/2023 at 01:41 PM ET
(In response to this post by Guy LeDouche)

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Car seat project complete!
EDGEMAN 05/23/23 12:36 PM ET
…nice side bolster**
chumley 05/23/23 09:35 PM ET
Oooh, car seat projects! I've got a whole interior project this summer.
Will StewartAdmin 05/23/23 09:02 PM ET
That's a whole lot of awesome!
EDGEMAN 05/24/23 06:44 AM ET
🎶 Take a little trip, take a little trip Take a little trip with me… 🎶**
Femoyer Hokie 05/23/23 09:47 PM ET
Love it! I'm finally starting to tear into the Comanche's interior...
Brewing_Hokie 05/23/23 09:12 PM ET
It really is amazing how aftermarket companies have embraced restoration.
EDGEMAN 05/24/23 06:47 AM ET
Yup! Some of it blows my mind that they’ve reproduced the small parts too**
Brewing_Hokie 05/24/23 07:53 AM ET
Other than replacing the material, is it possible to condition the upholste
reconhokie 05/23/23 06:10 PM ET
I've done it a couple of times, there are kits available for vinyl/leather
typed by ben 05/24/23 08:51 AM ET
I think it would be better to recondition with the cover on the seat
EDGEMAN 05/23/23 07:08 PM ET
What Acura is that? I have a thing for mid-2000s TL Type S.**
Will StewartAdmin 05/23/23 09:06 PM ET
Just a 2008 TSX.
EDGEMAN 05/24/23 06:50 AM ET
how much oil does your TSX use between changes?**
typed by ben 05/24/23 07:11 AM ET
I never have to add oil between my 5K mile oil changes. Zero.**
EDGEMAN 05/24/23 08:32 AM ET
How many miles?
typed by ben 05/24/23 08:52 AM ET
I think it has about 105K
EDGEMAN 05/24/23 10:09 AM ET
My favorite car I've owned was a 2002 RSX Type-S.**
NokieHokie 05/23/23 09:08 PM ET
If Honda/Acura would come out with a new one....
EDGEMAN 05/24/23 06:56 AM ET
There's nothing like winding up a naturally aspirated VTEC motor to 8k rpm!**
NokieHokie 05/24/23 08:55 AM ET
Yep, I get it now...lol
EDGEMAN 05/24/23 10:11 AM ET
Yeah, those 2.4's ain't legit... :(**
NokieHokie 05/24/23 10:14 AM ET
What did you do? Replace the cushions?
Guy LeDouche 05/23/23 01:15 PM ET
He removed it from the car. Now his wife can't complain about his driving!**
MP4VT2004 05/23/23 06:04 PM ET
I just replaced the seat cushion.
EDGEMAN 05/23/23 01:41 PM ET
cut a small hole and .....**
HokieDan95 05/23/23 01:21 PM ET
Got a great Singer walking foot upholstery machine, but looks like my
AZHokie59 05/23/23 12:59 PM ET
Like the grass/turf interior. **
TomTurkey 05/23/23 12:46 PM ET
Makes it a lot easier to spray all the mud off the floorboards. **
reconhokie 05/23/23 05:56 PM ET
It's comfortable!**
EDGEMAN 05/23/23 01:31 PM ET
get stoned to the bejeezus-belt that night on the stuff.**
HokieDan95 05/23/23 01:04 PM ET
Aren't you a little old for a car seat? How tiny a man are ya??**
Nova Hokie 95 05/23/23 12:39 PM ET