Re: 2006 Sienna Electric Seat

"Ray O" <rokigawa@tristarassociatesDOTcomn> wrote in message news:...[color=blue]
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> "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.
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>> Is it possible to replace a manual front seat with a 4-way power seat?[/color]
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> Yes, although it is going to be very expensive.
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>> so, does anyone have any idea where to go about purchasing one?[/color]
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> The only place to purchase new original factory parts is at the
> dealership.
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> I spoke to[color=green]
>> the dealer and they believe it this can only be done at the factory.
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>> Thanks in advance.
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>> 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.
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> 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).
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> Ray O
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I just thought of another option - bring the car to a custom upholstery shop
and get an estimate to modify the seat cushion by adding additional
padding - this may be the least expensive option.
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Ray O
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