"sofaspud" <sofaspud@del.nul> wrote in message
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> I need to replace front passenger side seat cushion (big hole).
> Bought 2 seats for $25 off eBay. Hyundai's website shows
> how to replace, but I ain't got the time or inclination to do so.
>
> Called my local dealer and was quoted almost $200 (!!) just to
> replace seat cushion. They claimed it has something to do with side
> airbags. What the fluck does the side airbags have to do with
> seat replacement, I wanna know. This is practically the same pricing
> I was getting when inquiring about re-upholstering(sp)

>>I think I'd get inclined before paying $200 to the dealer.

>>If there is some issue with the airbag system you might want to disconnect
>>the battery before replacing the seat.

Oh, you won't believe how inclined I am now. Thanks for the suggestion.
What I'd like to know is how can cushion replacement affect airbags
in the first place?

 

"sofaspud" <sofaspud@del.nul> wrote in message
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> Oh, you won't believe how inclined I am now. Thanks for the suggestion.
> What I'd like to know is how can cushion replacement affect airbags
> in the first place?

Don't the side airbags come out the side of the seat? That would explain
why a cushion replacement could affect the airbags.

Steve