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Old 04-28-2021, 12:07 AM
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Angry 2012 GL 450 Bottom Seat Cover Replacement

Hello All,

I have a 2012 GL450 I am looking to replace the bottom seat cover. The video that the company provided me is from a Mercedes however the seat is not like mine. There are two bolts have to be removed and the entire bottom seat just lifts out. On my seat bottom the power seat control panel must be removed. Does anyone have instructions how that can be done?

This is the type of seat I have in my truck.
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When I bought my GL 450 in 2014 the dealer had change my seat because there were marks. I remember they had ordered it from Germany. From what I remember it’s pretty easy just pops out and then they just put it back in and re-hook up some wires
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It would appear to be held in place with nothing more than a few (5?) clips. You'll probably need to get something under the clip to pry it upwards, then pull on the trim to get it out. Be warned, you'll likely break at least one of the clips attempting this.

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Thank you this was so very helpful. I greatly appreciate this information.
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I was able to get the seat cover replaced and reinstalled. Here is a link to a video that I was very helpful and notes on the things that I had to figure out. I hope this helps someone.
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Originally Posted by ltpace610
Hello All,

I have a 2012 GL450 I am looking to replace the bottom seat cover. The video that the company provided me is from a Mercedes however the seat is not like mine. There are two bolts have to be removed and the entire bottom seat just lifts out. On my seat bottom the power seat control panel must be removed. Does anyone have instructions how that can be done?

This is the type of seat I have in my truck.
where did you order the bottom seat cover from?
I need to do mines.
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Try either buymercedespartsnow.com or mbdirectparts.com . They will ask you the VIN to make sure you get the correct P/N.
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Originally Posted by wease206
where did you order the bottom seat cover from?
I need to do mines.
This is where I got my cover from. The company has great support.
https://leather-auto-seats.com/produ...onLHoil-r5lOJ4



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