Powered Passenger Seat - Has anyone completed this mod on an SS?

[Tryg]

I have read a few threads suggesting some 'almost' solutions, but I am looking for assistance with this modification. Has anyone completed this mod? I would like to have this in order prior to getting a full re-trim. What is required? Where did you get yours?

Thank you.

 

[Banjo79]

Does that get the seat lower? The odd times I've been the passenger in my own car, I've hated the height and encouraged taller passengers to the back.

 

[mwb235]

To fit a powered passenger seat on a VT-VZ and VE was easy i know, as you just needed a powered passenger seat and connect two wires (+12V constant and Ground).

Not sure if it’s that simple on VF (as my Calais V already has it, so I haven’t tried) but it might be...

 

[mwb235]

Not sure if this’ll be readable but here’s the wiring diagram (doesn’t include the memory seat or SRS airbag diagrams):

 

[mwb235]

Does that get the seat lower? The odd times I've been the passenger in my own car, I've hated the height and encouraged taller passengers to the back.

I wouldn’t think so. The rails & bases are all the same size just some have the motors some don’t.

 

[Tryg]

thanks fellas, I will scour the world to find a Calais owner and see if the plugs look the same. The issue is the airbag, no point if it doesn't work. I guess the plug is the big issue. If the loom is specific enough to SS/Redline versus Calais, then I might be in trouble!

Either way, I will be getting the GTS foams and custom trimming...just would be nice to have the powered seats right from the word go.

 

[3rspecB]

thanks fellas, I will scour the world to find a Calais owner and see if the plugs look the same. The issue is the airbag, no point if it doesn't work. I guess the plug is the big issue. If the loom is specific enough to SS/Redline versus Calais, then I might be in trouble!
Either way, I will be getting the GTS foams and custom trimming...just would be nice to have the powered seats right from the word go.

I never thought to ask the ? When I had mine done. Incharge Automotive in Melbourne did mine, maybe shoot him and email and ask him as he does a fair few of them (mainly W1 material look). Else go to a wrecker and physically try a VF calais electric passenger seat as only a 5mn job to remove VF front seats. (Hooks in the front of the seat rails and torx bolts for the rear rails.

 

[gr33nbastad]

I never thought to ask the ? When I had mine done. Incharge Automotive in Melbourne did mine, maybe shoot him and email and ask him as he does a fair few of them (mainly W1 material look). Else go to a wrecker and physically try a VF calais electric passenger seat as only a 5mn job to remove VF front seats. (Hooks in the front of the seat rails and torx bolts for the rear rails.


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wow, they look amazing! What was the damage if you don't mind me asking?

 

[3rspecB]

wow, they look amazing! What was the damage if you don't mind me asking?

$1250 to redo your own front seats or $1650pair for 2nd hand new. I went with $1650 option. So seat frames/rails are 2nd hand, new airbags, new GTS foam pads, leather new. You swap your buckles over. Litterly a 5-10mn job each side to remove/refit seats. I also made sure he sourced/used VF2 seat frames as VF1 front seat frames had issues from memory.

 

[Tryg]

$1250 to redo your own front seats or $1650pair for 2nd hand new. I went with $1650 option. .

Did this give you an electric passenger seat?