Does installing seat covers count as a DIY?

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Old Jun 3, 2019 | 11:48 PM
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Does installing seat covers count as a DIY?



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Old Jun 4, 2019 | 12:39 AM
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No, but it's June and it might be time to DIY install the snow brush into the back storage cubby.
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Old Jun 4, 2019 | 12:49 AM
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Why'd you do that? Kids? Dogs? Luggage?


Glad to see someone is planning ahead!
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Old Jun 4, 2019 | 06:20 AM
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Sure, b/c the dealer would charge you $72.49 to install...but only $50 with the coupon!
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Old Jun 4, 2019 | 06:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Midnight Mystery
Why'd you do that? Kids? Dogs? Luggage?


Glad to see someone is planning ahead!
Kids and dog. Kid pointed out a small scratch on the leather so I immediately ordered these.
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Old Jun 4, 2019 | 07:55 AM
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DIY literally stands for Do It Yourself...if you did it yourself, Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old Jun 4, 2019 | 10:02 AM
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Old Jul 10, 2019 | 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Dizzyg12
I picked these up, and am struggling with the child latch at the base of the seats, also behind fold down console doesn't want to stay tucked. Any recommendations?

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Old Jul 10, 2019 | 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by markm929
I picked these up, and am struggling with the child latch at the base of the seats, also behind fold down console doesn't want to stay tucked. Any recommendations?

Thanks
The bottom was the hardest part. I found that releasing the seat and letting it fold forward made it easier to get the material and a hand pushing through. The Velcro was catching and not letting me get it tight so I used a little plastic handle and pushed on the cover and worked it through to the back.

For the middle fools down seat, that took some work. Just be patient - no trick I found to it just kind of worked it there and got it to catch. It’s not perfect but I keep telling myself that it doesn’t need to be “skin tight” just tight enough to not fall off,
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Old Jul 11, 2019 | 08:41 AM
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I like the oem seat cover, is there a cheaper place to get it than the dealership?
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Old Jul 12, 2019 | 12:18 PM
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I like the oem seat cover, is there a cheaper place to get it than the dealership?
I ordered mine online from curry Acura for a lot less than any dealers around here.
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Old Jul 31, 2019 | 02:00 PM
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Nice cover! I'll have to keep this in mind in case I ever decide to drive for Lyft again. I stopped driving for Lyft after I saved up for my down payment.
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Old Apr 25, 2020 | 10:58 AM
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Trouble installing

I’m having issues on where the Velcro on the bottom seat part is supposed to attach to? As well as where you attach the middle console Velcro! Any help would be greatly appreciated. I haven’t been able to find any videos or anything on this.

I had to get this because portions of the leather were tearing.

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Old Jul 9, 2020 | 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by JGEnglish
I’m having issues on where the Velcro on the bottom seat part is supposed to attach to? As well as where you attach the middle console Velcro! Any help would be greatly appreciated. I haven’t been able to find any videos or anything on this.

I had to get this because portions of the leather were tearing.

Thanks!
Big ass dogs, or heavy loads?
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