pandaman6199

So after searching I found a seat that looks identical other than a minor stitching outline.

Before I purchase I want to ensure that the seat will fit. Mercedes said the seat should bolt on but some of the connectors may be different - they are not 100% sure.

Here is the donor WDDKJSHB5GF316568

Here is my vin

WDDKJ5GB3AF042421
If anyone can confirm please let me know!

konigstiger

Donor VIN invalid. Current driver seat 2746, passenger 2846:

pandaman6199

its from a junkyard. Merecedles dealership could read the vin. Said the seat will bolt in but not sure if the control module needs to be rewired. Not sure what that means and if I should go ahead

I wonder why some people can’t access the vin.

konigstiger

One error WDDKJ S(should be 5) HB5GF316568

pandaman6199

thanks so much!

do you know if the seat will swap over or what work needs to be done to make it fit?

konigstiger

You need to confirm full VIN I pointed 1 potential error others exist. When I have the correct VIN I will pull model year & codes on donor to see if seats match.

pandaman6199

Forgive me if I’m being stupid here. Upon checking I’m pretty sure this is the same vin I gave to Mercedes’ and the same vin the junkyard gave meWDDKJSHB5GF316568

konigstiger

pandaman6199

WDDKJ6HB5GF316568

konigstiger

Codes are in alignment including rear bench seat. Only difference I see is seat CU not sure if they can be swapped. Your vehicle left 2129005200 (code 275 memory package), right 2129005300 (242 electric adjustment w/memory switch); donor 1729006903 (275), 1729007003 (242). As far as I can tell seem to compare fine.

Left:



Right:

pandaman6199

Again, excuse any dumb questions.

I only have the driver's side seat to swap. What is Seat CU?

Computer Unit?

I know the leather is a little different. Donor has Nappa and has a solid stitching but i think that can work fine.

I think the seat will bolt in but will the connector work and all the settings? It's from a 2016 going in 2010

thanks so much!

pandaman6199

Ok upon more research looks like those control units are the same and are interchangeable!

konigstiger

pandaman6199

THANKS for your help!!!

DO you know if i can swap this seat out myself? I know i need to reset the airbag. I have a carsoft tool can i do it with that?

Anyone have instructions on replacing the seat?

konigstiger

See attachments, just make sure you disconnect battery ground line.

pandaman6199

Thanks - do i need to reset the airbag light?

pandaman6199

p.s. I have mbii carsoft tool

konigstiger

Normally not but if donor seat needs it best to find someone with Xentry (MB diagnostics).

pandaman6199

Yikes - can you not do that with the icarsoft tool?

The independents here charge the same price for swapping the seat than to clear the code.

The_Judge

OK, I give up! What the hell is a "donor seat"? I Googled the term and all I found was a chair to sit in while donating blood, which seems a bit odd for a car.