seat cover?

[sundarpn]

I accidentally made a small rip on my front seat.

Is the fabric /seat cober replaceable? Where can I get the exac same one? 2002 Camry XLE. Light tan.

thanks

[TRD VVTi]

Originally Posted by sundarpn

I accidentally made a small rip on my front seat.

Is the fabric /seat cober replaceable? Where can I get the exac same one? 2002 Camry XLE. Light tan.

thanks

You can buy the seat cover from the dealer. You can get the cushion cover and the seat back cover separately.

If I were you, I would check with an upholstery/trim shop first. Sometimes they can replace the damaged panel or simply repair it cheaper.

[JSM1284]

Try Ebay

[sundarpn]

So at the dealer, I can just get the fabric cover for just the seat cushion?

Is there a color code for these?

yeah ebay has some. but thier picture is so tiny I can't make out the color.

[JSM1284]

Ask the seller if they have they color code. I just got a Complete, OEM front and rear seat cover set for a Murano for only $75. They dealer would be far more expensive for just 1 seat cover, they will be able to identify the correct cover by your VIN #.

[TRD VVTi]

Originally Posted by sundarpn

So at the dealer, I can just get the fabric cover for just the seat cushion?

Is there a color code for these?

yeah ebay has some. but thier picture is so tiny I can't make out the color.

There is a trim code on the decal in the driver door jamb.

[thoots]

1. Yes, you can order a replacement "seat cushion" cover from your local parts department. Everything on the back and the cushion is separate.

2. I'll probably write the following a hundred times. <sigh>

Look, folks, EVERY car dealer has some kind of upholstery shop under contract. They routinely have the shop replace cloth seat covers with leather seat covers for new cars, have the shop fix rips, tears, holes, stains, and everything else on trade-in cars, and even have the shop fix stuff they ruin while your car is in their service department. (Yes!)

Now then, when it comes to upholstery work, you can do one of the following:

A. Go through the dealer, who will charge you double what the upholstery shop will.

B. Go directly to the shop, and save a whopping ton of money.

So, just go to the service department, and ask them what upholstery shop they use. They should be able to tell you that, and tell you with no problem. Then, thank them for their time, and go drive to the uphostery shop.

Actually, my dealer doesn't use a "shop" -- a guy with a mobile truck comes to them once a week. The guy goes from one dealer to another through the course of each week, and every time I've seen this guy, he has been BUSY. So, these folks will know your car, and know what to do with any situation you've got.

Chances are, they can sew up any rip you've got, and fix any problem you bring to them. And probably do it for a fraction of what a new seat cover would cost you. They are pros, and they do that kind of thing all the time. Go check them out, and I'll bet you'll be a happy camper once they're done.

So, go ask your service department who they use. Heck, the same shop would probably wind up installing a new seat cover if you bought one....

[TRD VVTi]

Originally Posted by thoots

1. Yes, you can order a replacement "seat cushion" cover from your local parts department. Everything on the back and the cushion is separate.

2. I'll probably write the following a hundred times. <sigh>

Look, folks, EVERY car dealer has some kind of upholstery shop under contract. They routinely have the shop replace cloth seat covers with leather seat covers for new cars, have the shop fix rips, tears, holes, stains, and everything else on trade-in cars, and even have the shop fix stuff they ruin while your car is in their service department. (Yes!)

Now then, when it comes to upholstery work, you can do one of the following:

A. Go through the dealer, who will charge you double what the upholstery shop will.

B. Go directly to the shop, and save a whopping ton of money.

So, just go to the service department, and ask them what upholstery shop they use. They should be able to tell you that, and tell you with no problem. Then, thank them for their time, and go drive to the uphostery shop.

Actually, my dealer doesn't use a "shop" -- a guy with a mobile truck comes to them once a week. The guy goes from one dealer to another through the course of each week, and every time I've seen this guy, he has been BUSY. So, these folks will know your car, and know what to do with any situation you've got.

Chances are, they can sew up any rip you've got, and fix any problem you bring to them. And probably do it for a fraction of what a new seat cover would cost you. They are pros, and they do that kind of thing all the time. Go check them out, and I'll bet you'll be a happy camper once they're done.

So, go ask your service department who they use. Heck, the same shop would probably wind up installing a new seat cover if you bought one....

Excellent post!!

He's absolutely right.