2006 Sienna Electric Seat

I recently purchased a 2006 Toyota Sienna XL. Upon owning it for a couple
weeks, my wife has announced that she wishes we would have bought the option
package that includes the 4-way power adjustable seat for the passenger.
She feels like the manual seat doesn't provide her with enough support in
the leg area and would like to raise the front up a little.

Is it possible to replace a manual front seat with a 4-way power seat? If
so, does anyone have any idea where to go about purchasing one? I spoke to
the dealer and they believe it this can only be done at the factory.

Thanks in advance.

Chris

"topher" <chriskleine@comcast.net> wrote in message
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>I recently purchased a 2006 Toyota Sienna XL. Upon owning it for a couple
>weeks, my wife has announced that she wishes we would have bought the
>option package that includes the 4-way power adjustable seat for the
>passenger. She feels like the manual seat doesn't provide her with enough
>support in the leg area and would like to raise the front up a little.
>
> Is it possible to replace a manual front seat with a 4-way power seat?[/color]

Yes, although it is going to be very expensive.

If[color=blue]
> so, does anyone have any idea where to go about purchasing one?[/color]

The only place to purchase new original factory parts is at the dealership.

I spoke to[color=blue]
> the dealer and they believe it this can only be done at the factory.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Chris[/color]
Power seats are only offered as a factory option. The wiring harness should
be in the car already so all you have to purchase is the seat. Keep in mind
that the seat is probably not available as an assembly so plan on spending
somewhere around $3,000 to purchase the separate parts from the dealership
parts department and then having someone put them together. Also keep in
mind that because of differences in trim, the seat covers may not match.

Your other options are:
Trade the vehicle for one with the package you want (very expensive);
Look for a power seat assembly at a junk yard (probably very time consuming)
Look for aftermarket seats from someone like Recaro.
Purchase one of those wedge-shaped cushions for additional support at the
front of the seat (least comfortable and poor appearance).
--

Ray O
(correct punctuation to reply)

On Tue, 7 Feb 2006 18:59:35 -0500, "topher" <chriskleine@comcast.net>
wrote:
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>I recently purchased a 2006 Toyota Sienna XL. Upon owning it for a couple
>weeks, my wife has announced that she wishes we would have bought the option
>package that includes the 4-way power adjustable seat for the passenger.
>She feels like the manual seat doesn't provide her with enough support in
>the leg area and would like to raise the front up a little.
>
>Is it possible to replace a manual front seat with a 4-way power seat? If
>so, does anyone have any idea where to go about purchasing one? I spoke to
>the dealer and they believe it this can only be done at the factory.[/color]

(Disclaimer: Don't know that particular car, answer is in general.)

You might be able to have an upholstery shop or mechanic take the
existing manual seat brackets out and install the 4-way electric motor
seat bracket assembly - like Ray said, the wiring is probably there,
though you'll have to add the fuse and may need to special-order other
electrical bits. Mounting the control switches on the side of the
seat (if that's where they go) could be a problem, but it's nothing
that can't be solved with a bit of ingenuity.

A seat swap is getting really difficult with all the side impact
airbags built into modern seats.

As to the front edge bolsters, any good upholsterer can pop off the
covers and add more padding support wherever you need it.

--<< Bruce >>--

--
Bruce L. Bergman, Woodland Hills (Los Angeles) CA - Desktop
Electrician for Westend Electric - CA726700
5737 Kanan Rd. #359, Agoura CA 91301 (818) 889-9545
Spamtrapped address: Remove the python and the invalid, and use a net.

Thanks for the quick replies....

Chris



"Bruce L. Bergman" <blPYTHONbergman@earthlink.invalid> wrote in message
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> On Tue, 7 Feb 2006 18:59:35 -0500, "topher" <chriskleine@comcast.net>
> wrote:
>[color=green]
>>I recently purchased a 2006 Toyota Sienna XL. Upon owning it for a couple
>>weeks, my wife has announced that she wishes we would have bought the
>>option
>>package that includes the 4-way power adjustable seat for the passenger.
>>She feels like the manual seat doesn't provide her with enough support in
>>the leg area and would like to raise the front up a little.
>>
>>Is it possible to replace a manual front seat with a 4-way power seat? If
>>so, does anyone have any idea where to go about purchasing one? I spoke
>>to
>>the dealer and they believe it this can only be done at the factory.[/color]
>
> (Disclaimer: Don't know that particular car, answer is in general.)
>
> You might be able to have an upholstery shop or mechanic take the
> existing manual seat brackets out and install the 4-way electric motor
> seat bracket assembly - like Ray said, the wiring is probably there,
> though you'll have to add the fuse and may need to special-order other
> electrical bits. Mounting the control switches on the side of the
> seat (if that's where they go) could be a problem, but it's nothing
> that can't be solved with a bit of ingenuity.
>
> A seat swap is getting really difficult with all the side impact
> airbags built into modern seats.
>
> As to the front edge bolsters, any good upholsterer can pop off the
> covers and add more padding support wherever you need it.
>
> --<< Bruce >>--
>
> --
> Bruce L. Bergman, Woodland Hills (Los Angeles) CA - Desktop
> Electrician for Westend Electric - CA726700
> 5737 Kanan Rd. #359, Agoura CA 91301 (818) 889-9545
> Spamtrapped address: Remove the python and the invalid, and use a net.[/color]